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Tea: How is Green Tea Different from Other Teas?
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For years, green tea was consumed almost exclusively in Asia. For
centuries, green tea has been used by Chinese herbalists to treat
many health maladies from menstrual difficulties to headaches. In
China and Japan, most people drink green tea all day long. There
are many ways to enjoy green tea, and many things to learn about
it. There are several differences between green tea and other
types of tea.
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Tea: How is Green Tea Different from Other Teas?
Copyright (c) 2007 Marcus Stout
Golden Moon Tea
http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com
For years, green tea was consumed almost exclusively in Asia. For
centuries, green tea has been used by Chinese herbalists to treat
many health maladies from menstrual difficulties to headaches. In
China and Japan, most people drink green tea all day long.
However, here in the Western world it has gained popularity only
in the last few years. There are many ways to enjoy green tea,
and many things to learn about it. There are several differences
between green tea and other types of tea.
Processing – Green tea comes from the same plant as black tea,
but it is processed differently. Green tea, however, is not
fermented like black tea. Green tea leaves are laid out to wither
for about 8 to 24 hours after plucking to allow most of the water
to evaporate. Next, to prevent the oxidation (fermentation)
process, the leaves are steamed or pan fried. Finally the leaves
are rolled and then dried again, unlike black tea leaves, which
are cut.
Flavor – Because green tea is in a very natural state, it tastes
more plant like than black tea. Most people describe green tea as
having a somewhat “grassy” taste. It is green and somewhat pale
in color, and can become bitter if over brewed. Green tea can
have subtleties and differences in aroma and flavor based on the
variety of the tea plant and the region in which the tea is
grown.
In addition, there are many flavored green teas. Green teas are
blended with herbs or fruit to create a wide variety of flavors.
Many people who don’t enjoy the taste of plain green tea love
the combination of green tea with other flavors.
Serving method – Green tea needs cooler water than any other tea
for proper brewing. Water for green tea should be heated to about
160=83F. It can be enjoyed with sweetener, milk or lemon if you
prefer. Green tea can also be enjoyed cold. Keeping a pitcher of
iced green tea in your refrigerator lets you enjoy its health
benefits all day long.
Caffeine Content – Green tea contains only about half the amount
of caffeine as black tea. Black tea contains about 40 mg of
caffeine per serving, while green tea contains just 20. In
addition, caffeine in tea has been shown to be less likely to
cause jitters than other caffeinated beverages.
Health Benefits – Green tea has received a lot of attention in
recent years because it has been shown in research to be very
effective at preventing many diseases and even in treating some.
The natural anti-oxidants in green tea make it one of the most
powerful health protectors you can consume as part of your diet.
Green tea may be effective in:
* Reducing your risk of some forms of cancer – Many different
studies have supported the finding that green tea can prevent and
possibly even help treat some forms of cancer. The first interest
in green tea’s health benefits resulted from statistics showing
that Asian cultures, where green tea is the most commonly
consumed beverage, have the lowest incidences of cancer in the
world.
Some studies have even shown that green tea compounds can inhibit
the growth of cancer cells, slowing the progress of the disease.
It appears that tea may be most effective at preventing bladder,
colon, rectal, esophageal, bladder, liver, lung, pancreatic
cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer.
* Lowering Cholesterol – Tea has been shown to be effective in
lowering LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol). It appears that
tea’s anti-oxidants work with HDL cholesterol to help transport
bad cholesterol to the liver, where it can be passed from the
body. Tea also appears to inhibit the formation of abnormal blood
clots, which are the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.
* Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis – Tea’s anti-oxidants may have the
power to help prevent rheumatoid arthritis. In some studies, it
has even been suggested that green tea may be able to ease
symptoms of those already suffering with this disease.
* Help Lose Weight – Tea’s combination of catechins and
caffeine appear to speed up the metabolism and may help with
weight loss. In addition, it appears that using green tea as a
diet supplement causes fewer instances of jitteriness and rapid
heart rate than other diet supplements. It may also help regulate
insulin in the body, which can be beneficial for diabetics. Many
studies have shown that lifelong tea drinkers tend to weigh less
and have less body fat than non tea drinkers.
* Prevent Alzheimer’s disease – Studies suggest that tea
drinkers may also be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Though the subject requires far more research, it has also been
suggested that green tea’s potent anti-oxidants may even have
the power to slow down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease in
those already suffering.
Most people in the Western world still drink black tea over green
tea. But, as you can see, there are many health reasons to make
green tea a part of your regular diet. Green tea may be an
important way to protect your health and prevent disease. And,
it’s delicious, too!
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Marcus Stout is President of the Golden Moon
Tea Company. For more information about tea,
(http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea)
green tea (http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea)
and black tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com
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