Green tea has been studied more than any other type of tea. It's benefits are far ranging. This is an informational presentation about these benefits. Please share if you find this information useful. Thank you.

1. The amazing benefits ofThe amazing benefits of
green teagreen tea

2. history of green teahistory of green tea
Dates back over 4000 years
Use first recorded during the
time of Emperor Shen Nung
Has been used for oral health,
depression, cardiovascular
health, metabolism and skincare
Many scientific studies
substantiate these claims

3. Basic facts about green teaBasic facts about green tea
-Green tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant
-Green tea is gently steamed preventing massive oxidation allowing
the tea to retain much of its antioxidant power.
-The antioxidants fight free radicals which help in the prevention of
the signs of aging or degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's
and arthritis.
-These antioxidants can also enhance immunity, aid in brightening,
and smoothing skin, and boosts energy and alertness.
-Green tea is also known to kill bacteria and prevent oral decay.

4. EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate)
The process in which green tea is made allows it to preserve a
powerful catechin polyphenol called EGCG.
EGCG inhibits the growth of cancer cells and can destroy them
without harming healthy cells.
EGCG is also known to lower LDL cholesterol and stop
abnormal blood clots, a leading cause of heart attacks and
stroke.

5. Green tea and weight loss
In a 1999 study done by the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition, men who drank green tea burned more calories than
those who drank regular caffeine or a placebo.
Green tea has been touted for its appetite suppressant
properties enhanced by the caffeine and EGCG combination.
A study conducted by the University of Geneva concluded that
green tea may be beneficial for sufferers of thyroid imbalances
and adrenal fatigue.

6. Green tea and weight loss
Green tea reduces body fat accretion caused by high-fat diet in
rats through beta-adrenoceptor activation of thermogenesis in
brown adipose tissue. (Profession J.J. Choo of Kunsan National
University)
In a 2002 study conducted in Carros, France at the
Laboratoires Arkopharma, green tea extract was noted as being
a possible cure for obesity.
Green tea’s effect on thermogenesis caused a 4.6% decrease in
weight and a reduction in waist circumference by 4.48% in
only three months in moderately obese patients.

7. Loose leaf or bagged
It is always best to consume green tea, or any other tea, in loose
leaf form.
Most tea bags contain bleach and plastic and can be harmful
when heated.
There are some companies who use silk bags or biodegradable
non-chlorinated bags that are safe. It’s important to read the
label or visit the companies website for further information.

8. how much green tea
To see the benefits of green tea, it is recommended that you
drink a cup of green tea with three meals of the day.
Taking EGCG, green tea extract, morning and night has
equivalent benefits.

9. how to buy green tea
Buying the right kind of green tea will have a major effect on
the benefits you receive.
Green tea stays fresh a little over a year after picking. Look for
the picking date or ask the tea proprietor.
Make sure the tea leaves are clean and well-formed. You should
be buying dried leaves, not powder with a few leaves mixed in.
Green tea should have a natural green color.

10. Storing greenStoring green
teatea
Be sure to store green tea, or any
tea, in an airtight canister or
vacuum sealed pouch. This will
keep it as fresh as possible.
As long as green tea is stored in a
vacuum sealed pouch it can be
stored in the coldest part of your
refrigerator or in an area free of
massive temperature
fluctuations.
Be sure to store green tea, or any
tea, in an airtight canister or
vacuum sealed pouch. This will
keep it as fresh as possible.
As long as green tea is stored in a
vacuum sealed pouch it can be
stored in the coldest part of your
refrigerator or in an area free of
massive temperature
fluctuations.

11. How to Brew
Green Tea
Brew green tea at
temperatures between 140
and 190 degrees.
This prevents the tea from
tasting bitter.
Brew green tea at
temperatures between 140
and 190 degrees.
This prevents the tea from
tasting bitter.
Steep green tea for 3 minutes.Steep green tea for 3 minutes.

12. Green tea resources
Art of Tea Green Tea
Tea Etc.

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