What is Green Tea and its Amazing Health Benefits. Watch Video

Green tea is one of the healthiest beverages on earth. It contains many antioxidants and properties that promote good health. Green tea has numerous benefits. It can help in reducing weight, improving metabolism, heart health, reducing the risk of cancer, anti-aging properties & to boost up your brain & memory function.

What is green tea?

Green tea is a type of tea that has not been oxidised and is made from the Camellia sinensis tea plant. Its flavour is typically fresh and vegetal, but depending on the variety, it can be light or strong, sweet or bitter, nutty or grassy, smoky, or with a seaweed note. It  is primarily produced in Japan and China. Green tea flavouring is determined by terroir, which is a unique set of climate and environmental conditions.

How is green tea produced?

Green tea leaves are harvested from the Camellia sinensis plant and quickly heated (via pan firing or steaming) and dried to prevent excessive oxidation, which would turn the green leaves brown and alter their fresh-picked flavour.

Health Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea has numerous health benefits.

• Contains beneficial bioactive compounds.

• Enhance brain function.

• Enhances fat burning.

• Antioxidants may reduce the risk of certain cancers.

• It protects the brain from ageing.

• Get rid of bad breath.

• Aid in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

• Assist in preventing cardiovascular disease.

• Reduces risk of stroke.

• Have demonstrable anti-inflammatory effects.

Types of Green Tea to Try

While many people drink only one or two types of Green Tea here are some more tasty teas you can try.

1. Japanese sencha

2. Japanese kukicha

3. Matcha

4. Gyokuro

5. Genmaicha Green tea

6. Jasmine Green tea

7. Guranse Estate green tea

8. Dragon Well

9. Chunmee Green tea

10. Mint Green tea