Is green tea a mixture or compound?

* Components: Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. It contains a variety of substances, including:

* Water

* Caffeine

* Antioxidants (like catechins)

* Flavonoids

* Minerals

* Amino acids

* No Fixed Ratio: The proportions of these components can vary depending on the growing conditions, processing methods, and type of tea.

* Separation: The components of green tea can be physically separated, like filtering out the tea leaves.

* Chemical Bonds: The components of green tea are not chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio to form a new substance.

Therefore, green tea is a heterogeneous mixture where the components retain their individual properties and can be physically separated.