Tea, second only to water in consumption, is rich in nutrients. Selenium, a crucial trace element, has unclear relationships with other substances in tea leaves. This study analyzed five white teas, measuring selenium, five minerals, and various chemical components. The results showed that there were significant differences in the elemental and chemical characteristics among these tea. Correlation analysis showed that low-level selenium might have a synergistic effect with iron, magnesium and potassium, while the correlations between other elements in tea leaves, total proteins, and total amin...
