About Green Tea

Green tea is the secret ingredient behind the svelte frame, smooth skin, and shiny hair of Chinese natives.  It is prepared by brewing the slightly oxidized leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant. Green tea is one of the best antioxidants on earth and contains high levels of Epigallocatechin 3 Gallate, which is responsible for the numerous health benefits the users of green tea experience.

History of Green Tea

Chinese emperor Shen Nung holds the credit for the discovery of green tea. In 2737 BC, the emperor was boiling a pot of hot water when some tea leaves fell into the kettle and gave the water a distinct flavor. The emperor felt better after drinking this liquid and after experiencing its medical benefits, made this beverage famous across China.  Buddha himself is thought to have brought green tea from China to Japan and then to India. Today, people in the west are fast replacing their favorite cup of black brew with healthy green tea.

Health Benefits of Green Tea

• Drinking green tea regularly detoxifies the body, regulates the metabolic processes, and assists faster weight loss.
• Green tea contains fluorides, and a regular cup of tea prevents degeneration of teeth, enamel deposits, and improves overall oral hygiene.
• Catchins present in this beverage not only stop the growth of cancer cells, but also kills them.
• Green tea helps in increasing HDL cholesterol levels, assists in the free flow of blood, prevents the thickening of arteries, and improves heart health.