Anthocyanins from red flower tea (Benibana-cha), Camellia sinensis

Phytochemistry. 2001 Feb;56(4):359-61. doi: 10.1016/s0031-9422(00)00359-9.

Abstract

Three anthocyanins were isolated from the leaves of red flower tea (Benibana-cha), Camellia sinensis, and their structures were determined by means of chemical and spectroscopic analyses. Two are the anthocyanins, delphinidin and cyanidin 3-O-beta-D-galactosides, respectively. Whereas the third, delphinidin 3-0-beta-D-(6-(E)-p-coumaryl)galactopyranoside. The anthocyanins were also contained in the flowers of Benibana-cha in different compositions.

MeSH terms

  • Anthocyanins / chemistry
  • Anthocyanins / isolation & purification*
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Fast Atom Bombardment
  • Tea / chemistry*

Substances

  • Anthocyanins
  • Tea