The evergreen shrub known as Kinkacha (Camellia japonica var. flavescens) is native to southern China and Vietnam. Kinkacha means "golden-flower tea tree." It is a general term for yellow-flowered camellias and is classified under the Kinkacha group.
It was introduced to Japan around 1980 and attracted attention as the “mythical golden-flowered camellia” because the yellow coloration is not found in native Japanese camellia species.
When it was discovered in 1965, it became a sensation known as the “phantom yellow camellia.” At the time, it was so rare that it was treated as the "panda of the plant kingdom" in China and was considered so precious that its export was prohibited.
It produces thick, vivid golden-yellow flowers at leaf axils and branch tips. Although its Japanese name includes the character for “tea” (cha), it is not a green tea tree, and its leaf is unsuitable for drinking.
The dried flower of kinka-cha is a traditional herbal tea known for its beautiful golden petals. This flower tea, with its elegant and gentle aroma, offers numerous health benefits alongside its natural beauty. According to traditional medicine, it is said that it helps reduce body heat, has detoxifying properties, and can lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
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