20th Jan 2010
What is the secret of green tea?
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Well, green Tea is rich in polyphenols, particularly Epigallocatechin Gall, or more commonly known as EGCG, a potent antioxidant. EGCG is twice as powerful as resveratrol, which is located in the wine and grape skins. What gives green Tea its beneficial effects on the heart and brain.
Studies suggest that green Tea may inhibit the growth of tumors, killing cancer cells, lower LDL cholesterol and prevent blood clots.
It is hard to believethat a few cups of green tea could provide so many health benefits. The Chinese know about the positive attributes of tea, that was collecting and drinking is more than 4700 years.
Only caution that tea contains caffeine. It is not considered too high, although the less caffeine than coffee, about 1 / 3 Tea also contains L-theanin, amino acid, which helps to relax. Tea helpss "record relaxation" state.
Some argue that the content of fluorine in some tea can be harmful to health, but the natural fluoride, not as a byproduct, which is in our drinking water should be safer.
These are mainly four types of tea, which come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, the conifers. They are:
Black tea, which is most often can be found in supermarkets. Arecan oxidize, so the leaves deepen and stronger flavor of tea. Think of oxidation, for example, to bite an apple while sitting in bronze.
Black tea was invented in China, as a way of keeping fresh, and was transported over long distances.
Oolong tea from the leaves of partially oxidizing a mixture of green and black tea.
White tea comes from the youngest tea leaves andprotection against the sun. It is oxidized and delicate flavor. It is more sensitive than other teas, and may lose some of their properties related to health, if not directly to the boil.
Green tea is not oxidized and delicate refreshing taste. Green tea is high in antioxidants such as EGCG. Green tea is known for its many health benefits and is probably best to eat. Many recommend green tea as a 'teaChoice ".
Here are some benefits of drinking green tea:
Protects against CancerProtects HeartLowers LDL CholesterolArthritisInfectionImmune functionsProtects LiverProtects TeethMental Stress AlertnessLowers HormonesMay prevent PressureWeight HIVReduces blood loss, but the list continues. Tea is full of antioxidants that are beneficial to health.
Boil in a large cup of tea, start with the goodquality organic tea, green tea is best.
Use one tea bag or 1-4 g of cupStart fresh clean cold water and bring to a full boilPour water bag and steep 3 to minutesAllow tea cool pair minutesEnjoy
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