After water, green tea is the second most consumed and healthiest drink you can choose.
Green tea has been used in the Asian culture for many years. The only major difference between Japanese Green Tea and Chinese Green Tea is that in Japan the green tea is usually stem dried while in China it is oven dried.
In both cultures, green tea is dried and not fermented. It is said that the best green tea comes from the Uji in the region of Kyoto.
Over time many studies have confirmed the many health benefits of drinking green tea, the only common side effect is insomnia and that is why it should be used with moderation.
Here are a couple of green tea facts:
- It contains high amounts of vitamins and minerals
- It is a natural antioxidant
- Contains high levels of polyphenols
- Great for weight loss
- Great for your skin
Of course there are many other benefits as well; green tea is great to add to your daily diet.
You can buy green tea in numerous forms, such as supplements pills, tea bags and even brewing the whole leaf.
