Green Tea has been around for centuries and it contains catechins – antioxidants that promote health.
Below are 10 Benefits of Drinking Green Tea:
(from HealthMad)
1. It is used to treat multiple sclerosis.
2. It is used for treatment and prevention of cancer.
3. It is used to stop Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
4. It is used to raise the metabolism and increase fat oxidation.
5. It reduces the risk of heart diseases and heart attacks by reducing the risk of trombosis.
6. It reduces the risk of esophageal cancer.
7. Drinking green tea inhibits the growth of certain cancer cells, reduces the level of cholesterol in blood, and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.
8. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular diseases
9. It is used to treat impaired immune function.
10. Some researches show that, drinking green tea regularly may help prevent tooth decay by killing the bacteria which causes the dental plaque.
Besides all the health benefits, it tastes great! However, the tannins in green tea do cause some of us to feel nauseous. To avoid feeling sick, let the boiling water cool a bit before the first pour and make sure you steep the green tea for no longer than 2 minutes.
There are numerous different kinds of green tea (list below), each with a unique flavor. To get help exploring green teas, visit one of your local tea houses. Most tea houses are especially knowledgeable and helpful as you start exploring what kind you enjoy the most.
All the different kinds of green tea have different flavors, but they do have a taste in common. The flavor of green tea can be described as: fresh, light, green, or grassy. Some varieties of green tea have a bit of sweetness to them, and some are a little astringent. Green tea is not usually served with milk or sugar, but you can decide that for yourself.
Top 7 Green Teas:
1. Sencha
2. Dragonwell
3. Matcha
4. Gunpowder
5. Jasmine – Jasmine isn’t exactly a kind of green tea, but is a blended tea with green tea leaves and jasmine flowers. The blossoms give the tea a very refreshing taste, and fragrant aroma.
6. Genmai Cha
7. Anji
I personally use the Mighty Leaf brand for my teas, which I purchase at Whole Foods and have been very happy with it. Give Green Tea a try and let me know your thoughts.
What is your favorite kind of tea?
Ali
