Leaves of the tea plant which are treated with steam or roasted to denature the enzymes that cause the leaves to darken and change taste. (Without this step they would become oolong tea or black tea)
An herb (Camellia sinensis) Green tea originates in China, Japan and other parts of Asia The leaf of the plant is used in creating the extract which is potent and bioflavonoid-rich This herb is used primarily for its free-radical scavenging capabilities The key ingredient EGCG, which stands for Epigallocatechin Gallate, protects against digestive and respiratory infections Historical uses of the tea are reducing high blood pressure, inhibiting pathogenic bacteria that cause food poisoning and blocking the actions of carcinogens, ultraviolet light and metastasis
Japanese Green Tea contains two active groups of chemicals known as xanthines (ingredients that suppress inflammation and irritation and reduce cellulite) and polyphenols or catechins (contain powerful antioxidant properties that are 20 times stronger the Vitamin E)
- A plant that has traditionally been used for tea but more recently has been studied for its potent antioxidant and antitumor protective benefits Green tea appears to play a role in the prevention of skin and other cancers Green tea contains a family of protective compounds called polyphenols with the most potent called epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG Quality green tea products are standardized to contain 80% total polyphenols and 55% EGCG
Unfermented tea that is immediately heated (or steamed) to kill the fermentation enzymes It is then rolled and dried Naturally low in caffeine, the brew if very light in color Green teas range from a light, fragrant taste to a very bold vegetal flavor
Unfermented tea that is immediately heated (or steamed) to kill the fermentation enzymes becomes green tea It is then rolled and dried Naturally low in caffeine, green tea infuses a light color Green teas range from a light, fragrant taste to a very bold vegetal flavor
Tea that has undergone minimal processing Has a milder taste and is mostly popular in Japan and China
These leaves are light green and are not fermented The supposed benefits of Green Tea include a longer life and recent studies have associated this tea with anti-carcinogens There are two types of green tea, Steamed and Kiln-roasted Steaming the tea takes out its bitter taste
Tea made from leaves that are not fermented before being dried. light-coloured tea made from leaves that have been heated with steam, especially popular in eastern Asia
The beverage has been fundamental to Asian diets for centuries Now Americans are sipping the murky liquid Powerful antioxidants called catechins (including the noteworthy EGCG) are found in the tea These antioxidants may aid in cancer prevention Japanese studies suggest that catechins may decrease cholesterol and have an anti-clogging effect in the blood, but you might have to drink several cups a day before reaping benefits Watch store shelves for a new capsule form (LB)
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