Tea of heaven
Hydrangea serrata subsp. thunbergii
Family: Hydrangeaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
There are about 80 Hydrangea species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan
How it is used for food
The dried leaves are used as a substitute for tea.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ama-tsja