Recent scientific studies have been confirming something that the Chinese have known for over 4000 years…Green tea is one of the healthiest things on the planet.

What does that mean exactly? Well, more and more evidence shows that green tea is packed with a whole host of health benefits. Even moderate consumption of green tea can give you these positive effects. Here are just a few things that green tea can do:

What is Green Tea?

All teas come from the same plant (Camellia sinensis), and can be grouped into four main types: white tea (which arguably could be called green tea), green tea, Oolong tea, and black tea.

Tea type is determined by a process called oxidization. We’ll spare you the boring details, just know that the more oxidization a tea undergoes during processing, the darker it becomes. Heavily oxidized tea is very dark with more flavors and more caffeine. Green tea is unoxidized. This means it has less aroma and caffeine, but it retains much more of its powerful nutrients and antioxidants.

Flavor & Variety

Green tea has fewer flavors than Oolong or black tea, but that doesn’t make it any less delicious. Its flavor is best described as “fresh” and “light”, and is wonderfully refreshing over ice (you don’t need to drink it hot!). Speaking of flavors, there are so many different varieties and flavors of green tea that it would take a lifetime to try them all!

Green Tea & Weight Loss

One of the more exciting and well known benefits of green tea is its ability to aid in weight loss. Along with giving you an extra energy boost, green tea stimulates the metabolism while simultaneously blocking fat absorption.

You should know that there are some weight loss claims about green tea that haven’t been properly tested by scientific studies. But nevertheless the evidence is adding up. There’s certainly enough for us to confidently say that green tea should be the beverage of choice for anyone who’s trying to lose the pounds. Read more about Green Tea & Weight Loss

Green Tea’s Health Benefits

In 2006, a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that tea is a healthier choice than almost any beverage, including water. Yes, you read that right…Green tea is healthier for you than pure water!

Not only does green tea hydrate the body like water does, it also provides nutrients and powerful antioxidants that protect against a wide variety of ailments such as: diseases, cancer, strokes, heart problems, viruses and more. Read more about Green Tea's Health Benefits

Brewing & Drinking Green Tea

So now you’re sold on the idea of drinking green tea (of course!), and you want to know where to start. That’s easy. Green tea is cheap and readily available. You can get it in teabags, or, if you’re serious, as loose leaf tea. Brewing it is easy, and you can drink it instead of your morning coffee or over ice as a refreshing replacement for unhealthy soft drinks.