Green Tea Facts – Your Questions Answered
Julian Tai
July 21, 2008
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard by now about green tea, and probably tried it yourself. It is delicious and good for you. Here are some green tea facts, which may make you eager to make this beverage part of your daily routine!
Green vs. Black Tea
All tea, of course, is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Native to China, this tree has been widely cultivated all over the world. Black tea, which until recently has been the most popular in the west, is fermented after being picked and dried. This is what gives it its rich roasted flavor. Green tea is not fermented, leaving it tasting fresh and almost grassy.
Because it is not fermented, green tea retains most of its polyphenol catechins, powerful antioxidants that make green tea the healthful drink it is. Numerous studies have been done, and are under way, proving the immense health benefits of drinking green tea. Among them are the following:
1. Lowers cholesterol
2. Lowers blood pressure
3. Reduces risk of developing diabetes
4. Reduces risk of developing some types of cancer
5. Increases in weight loss
6. Improves immune system
As we learn more about this amazing drink, we are stunned by the incredible properties of this one humble plant!
What About Caffeine
One green tea fact that causes some confusion is whether or not it contains caffeine. There is just a bit of caffeine in green tea, an amount that is helpful in raising the metabolism and lifting the spirit. This is a great drink for those who suffer from restlessness and insomnia, as its caffeine content is just a fraction of that found in black tea or coffee.
Drinking Tea vs. Supplements
For anyone who does not like the taste of green tea, or finds that they are just not getting the 3-6 cups necessary for the greatest benefit, there are green tea supplements. These come in the form of capsules or of liquid. As with any supplement, the contents of the bottle are only as good as the manufacturer! For the best quality, look for a trusted supplement company.
Of course one of the benefits of drinking you tea is that so many of us do not drink enough water. Tea is absorbed by the body just as well as plain water, and can help insure that you are properly hydrated.
These green tea facts should help you in your quest for great health!
Green vs. Black Tea
All tea, of course, is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Native to China, this tree has been widely cultivated all over the world. Black tea, which until recently has been the most popular in the west, is fermented after being picked and dried. This is what gives it its rich roasted flavor. Green tea is not fermented, leaving it tasting fresh and almost grassy.
Because it is not fermented, green tea retains most of its polyphenol catechins, powerful antioxidants that make green tea the healthful drink it is. Numerous studies have been done, and are under way, proving the immense health benefits of drinking green tea. Among them are the following:
1. Lowers cholesterol
2. Lowers blood pressure
3. Reduces risk of developing diabetes
4. Reduces risk of developing some types of cancer
5. Increases in weight loss
6. Improves immune system
As we learn more about this amazing drink, we are stunned by the incredible properties of this one humble plant!
What About Caffeine
One green tea fact that causes some confusion is whether or not it contains caffeine. There is just a bit of caffeine in green tea, an amount that is helpful in raising the metabolism and lifting the spirit. This is a great drink for those who suffer from restlessness and insomnia, as its caffeine content is just a fraction of that found in black tea or coffee.
Drinking Tea vs. Supplements
For anyone who does not like the taste of green tea, or finds that they are just not getting the 3-6 cups necessary for the greatest benefit, there are green tea supplements. These come in the form of capsules or of liquid. As with any supplement, the contents of the bottle are only as good as the manufacturer! For the best quality, look for a trusted supplement company.
Of course one of the benefits of drinking you tea is that so many of us do not drink enough water. Tea is absorbed by the body just as well as plain water, and can help insure that you are properly hydrated.
These green tea facts should help you in your quest for great health!
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