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Health - Note about Green Tea

Introduction

Green tea is a type of tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis, that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures in Asia from Japan to the Middle East.

Health Benefits

  • The International Journal of Obesity mentions green tea as having poly phenols which produce extra heat in the body and burn calories
  • It contains Epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, which may be able to obliterate cancer cells without disturbing neighbouring tissues
  • People on green tea diets are more likely to use up fats than people not using green tea
  • Reduces the risk of strokes
  • Improves the function of your immune system
  • Deals with depression, heart palpitations, and hypertension

    • Cooking

    Note: One teaspoon (5 ml) of green tea leaves per one cup of water. This will yield one cup of brewed tea. This is for one cup.

    • Fill a bowl or pan (glass or stainless steel) with water.
    • Heat it to about 80 °C or near to boiling point.
    • Now stop heating the water and add one teaspoon of grean tea leaves into the heated water.
    • Soak the green tea leaves for about 5 minutes in a closed bowl or pan, but not any longer.
    • Separate out the leaves and water.
    • Enjoy your perfect cup of green tea.

    I am a green tea user and personally keep telling people to start having green tea, kinda endorsing ;)