It consumption leads to significant increase in calories burning and decrease in body weight and a decrease in waist circumference, all while producing no real change in heart rate or blood pressure.
In one study, metabolic rate was increased by an average of 266 calories per day, which means the person could lose approximately 1 pound every 2 weeks simply by drinking 8 to 10 cups of tea.
Green tea functions by using up energy, up to four percent. Scientists have attributed this to the high levels of catechins available in this tea.
Research also shows that epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG compounds in green tea is better beverage for weight loss.
In the beginning of the 21st century, Suntory Ltd, Japanese Company famous for its drink and beverage conducted a randomized cross over study and found that consuming full strength oolong tea increased energy expenditure which meant more burned calories per day.
Drinking tea help burning calories
