Green Tea & Speidi

Have You Noticed That Green Tea Is Everywhere These Days?

Popular in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years, green tea has been shown to have significant medicinal as well as therapeutic properties. Like the black tea more familiar in Western countries, green tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant.

The difference between black and green teas lies in their processing. Black tea is fermented, whereas green tea, which is prepared from steamed, dried leaves, is not allowed to ferment. Also, some types of green tea are lightly roasted. The minimal processing helps retain the tea’s green color, gives it a flowery aroma and fresh flavor and also preserves the active ingredients that produce the tea’s health benefits.

Green tea may help prevent tooth decay, high blood pressure, heart disease and several forms of cancer. It also invigorates the body and improves concentration. It also has a therapeutic effect; all tea leaves contain caffeine, tannins, essential oils, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements (such as flouride). Green tea has many health benefits. It is an anti-inflammatory, lowers blood cholesterol levels, has a beneficial effect on the circulation and liver, protects against tooth decay and detoxifies the blood.