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Aside from water, tea is the most drunk beverage in the world today. Tea has been around for centuries but originated for medicinal purposes in Southeast Asia. There are many different kinds of tea and some are tied to these origins. Green tea is one such kind. What sets it apart from the more commonly drank black teas in Europe?
Green tea is 99.9% water, which makes it very hydrating, and it contains only one calorie for every one hundred milliliters. Higher in flavonoids and catechins than many other health beverages, green tea is practically bursting with antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients. Like one might expect from a tea, caffeine is present too, albeit less than in coffee. Useful in its own way, caffeine can provide a boost to concentration.
Some correlation exists between regular green tea consumption and lower risks of various cancers, esophageal, and lung cancer, for example. Correlation is not causation, but for a simple tea, any potential benefit makes it stand out. Multiple studies have discovered that regular green tea consumption can lower blood pressure as well. A few studies have also shown that the catechins in green tea can improve dental health!
If you're looking for an alternative hot beverage with a long, rich history and added health benefits like antioxidants, or even just seeking a change from the more common and monotonous teas you might drink regularly in the west, green tea fits the bill. For tea lovers and novices alike, green tea is certainly worth trying out.
I know, I am crazy, I just had to look some of this up and learn a bit more about tea. I've always enjoyed tea and I have always tried to make my own blends to get the right taste. But green tea is my go to
Green tea is 99.9% water, which makes it very hydrating, and it contains only one calorie for every one hundred milliliters. Higher in flavonoids and catechins than many other health beverages, green tea is practically bursting with antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients. Like one might expect from a tea, caffeine is present too, albeit less than in coffee. Useful in its own way, caffeine can provide a boost to concentration.
Some correlation exists between regular green tea consumption and lower risks of various cancers, esophageal, and lung cancer, for example. Correlation is not causation, but for a simple tea, any potential benefit makes it stand out. Multiple studies have discovered that regular green tea consumption can lower blood pressure as well. A few studies have also shown that the catechins in green tea can improve dental health!
If you're looking for an alternative hot beverage with a long, rich history and added health benefits like antioxidants, or even just seeking a change from the more common and monotonous teas you might drink regularly in the west, green tea fits the bill. For tea lovers and novices alike, green tea is certainly worth trying out.
I know, I am crazy, I just had to look some of this up and learn a bit more about tea. I've always enjoyed tea and I have always tried to make my own blends to get the right taste. But green tea is my go to
Got a cranberry flavoured one instead to try
