Abstract: Flavonol and its glycosides are important secondary metabolites as well as rich in health-care ingredients in tea.They not only regulate the physiological functions of tea trees,but also one of the main contributors to the unique flavor quality of tea.In this paper,the influencing factors,detection methods,synthetic pathways of flavonols and glycosides were reviewed,which provided support for better understanding of the synthesis and accumulation of flavonol glycosides,metabolic pathways and deep utilization in tea plants.

Key words: Camellia sinensis, flavonol glycosides, synthetic pathways, metabolic pathways