A grower from Perthshire falsely claimed to have created successful tea plantations in Scotland, deceiving luxury hotels, media outlets, and tea growers nationwide. His product, Dalreoch Scottish white tea, is now part of a criminal investigation. The evidence, including the tea’s silver pouch and delicate leaves, is stored in a room near a laboratory at the University of Aberdeen. This case highlights how science has played a crucial role in unmasking the fraud.