Green Tea

Common Name and Occurrence:

Green tea is one of the most popular hot beverages in the world  It is traditionally drunk in the countries of the Far East, predominantly China and Japan  This Chinese green tea is made with the leaves of the Camellia sinensis.

Parts Used:

Unlike black tea, which is more popular in the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, and parts of Europe, green tea undergoes minimal oxidation during the processing stage  This ensures that the green tea leaf retains much of its natural health benefit.

Green Tea Health Benefits:

Green tea is slowly becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world due to its many health benefits  Some of the green tea benefits include:

Green Tea Antioxidants:

Green tea is rich in a compound known as Epigallocatechin Gallate or EGCG  This compound is a powerful antioxidant  It inhibits the growth of cancer cells and also lowers the levels of harmful cholesterol in the body  In fact, although most Japanese men are heavy smokers, the instances of heart disease in Japan are lower than those in the US  Studies suggest that this is linked to the prevalent usage of Japanese green tea in Japan.

Green Tea Fat Burners:

Green tea leaves produce a lot of heat during the process of digestion  Thus, regular consumption of green tea can help to boost your metabolism  Drinking green tea also retards the action of the digestive enzyme amylase  Amylase is used to metabolize carbohydrates  Thus, a green tea drink can help to spikes and dips in blood sugar levels that lead to binge eating  There are many such green tea weight loss products available in the market including green tea powder, green tea pills, green tea capsules, and green tea supplements.

Prevent Tooth Decay: 

Another one of the many benefits of green tea is its potency as an anti bacterial compound  Regular consumption of green tea can help to prevent tooth decay  So the next time you want to try a refreshing beverage, why not reach for one of those green tea bags instead of a soda or a cup of coffee. Ginger green tea is a delicious drink that not only tastes good but rids your mouth of all harmful bacteria.

Green Tea For Energy. Green tea also contains significant amounts of caffeine and can act as an energy booster  In addition to an energy boost you will also get all the other benefits of green tea  For those who wish to avoid caffeine, you can also enjoy your green tea decaffeinated. Green tea is also available as green tea ginseng which gives you the combined benefits of ginseng and green tea.