Tuesday, June 21, 2011

What is green tea?

Green tea is the fuel that drives and invigorates the daily lives of millions in China and Japan.

Light in flavor, lower in caffeine than black tea or coffee, clean and contemporary, in style, green tea is the beverage of choice for more than half the world population.

Green tea contains antioxidants known as polyphenols, flavonoids, fluoride, no cholesterol, no fat, no sugar, natural vitamins and mineral.

Some researchers concluded that drinking four or more cups of green tea per day could help prevent rheumatoid arthritis, or reduce symptoms in individual already suffering from the disease.

The difference between green and black teas is in their processing. The fresh leaves are slightly steamed and then quickly dried in green tea. This prevents enzymes in the tea from breaking down nutritious substances called polyphenols, which are the cancer fighting compounds in green tea.
What is green tea?

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