Green Tea Oil also known as green tea seed oil, tea seed oil, tea oil or camellia oil is derived from the seeds of camellia oleifera or camellia sinensis. It was an ancient culinary treasure, natural gourmet cooking oil used by the emperors over thousands of years in China. Purity: Oila green tea oil is one of the purest and healthiest oils available. The tea plants, originated and mainly grown in China, are found high up on the wild mountains at altitudes of 2000 to 4000 feet. The leaves of this plants are also harvested to make black or green tea. Healthy: The oil is high in healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, yet low in saturated fat. It is rich in antioxidants. It is comparatively more nutritious and healthier than olive oil. The oleic acid, linoleic acid and linolenic acids are higher than olive oil. Delicious: The oil has a clear light yellow to pale amber-green color, with a pleasant aroma and flavor. Multiple uses: The oil is perfect for salad dressings, marinades, baking or high-temperature cooking/frying (smoke point = 485 F). It is also widely used for skin care and cures minor health maladies.