Green tea is good because it is one of the healthiest kinds of teas out there. It has a ton of vitamins and a whole range of different nutrients, as well as many exceptional properties to offer. It contains catechins (a type of antioxidants), especially one called epigallocatechin-3-gallate, which has been linked to a number of health benefits.
As well as that, green tea is filled with potassium, chromium, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamins such as Vitamin A, D, E, B, and C. Green tea is anti-inflammatory and ant-ageing, it helps promote heart health, helps maintain bone density, protects from cancer, supports brain function and heart health, strengthens the immune system, and balances blood sugar levels and increases insulin sensitivity, thus preventing the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Green tea is also excellent for weight loss and weight management. It increases fat burning, doubles the amount of calories burned during exercising, and speeds up your metabolism.
Types Of Green Tea
There is a variety of different types and varieties of green tea:
Matcha
Matcha is another type of green tea which is made from dried tea leaves which had been powdered down. This green tea variety has the most properties beneficial to health, and the most antioxidants. It also contains more caffeine that tea bags. Matcha green tea can be purchased either in powder form and made not only into tea, but also added to latte, smoothies, and baked goods such as cakes.
Green Tea Bags
Green tea bags can be a convenient way of drinking this type of tea, because they are easy to put into a cup and to carry around. Some green tea bags could contain a lower quality kind of green tea, so always make sure to purchase from a reputable brand to get the most health benefits out of your green tea.
Loose Tea Leaf
Green tea made of loose tea leaves can sometimes be healthier than most green teas in tea bag form. This is because upon contact with hot water these leaves will absorb water which will help extract more vitamins and will provide extra taste and aroma.
Chinese Loose Leaf Tea
Chinese loose leaf tea is a variation of green tea which is usually processed by the method of pan frying. It had a flavor that is light, mild, and often sweet.
Japanese Loose Leaf Tea
Japanese loose leaf tea is made by steaming. It is different from Chinese loose leaf green tea, with a completely different taste – this tea will have a flavor which is vegetal, and sometimes it can have hint of bitterness to it.
Green Flavor Tea
On its own green tea can often be described as having a flavor which is light, fresh, refreshing, vegetal, bitter, and leafy. However, there is a range of brands which sell different flavor green teas. This green flavor tea can include lemon, jasmine, cranberry, berry, Moroccan mint, orange, Gyokuro, Sencha, Dragonwell, and a whole list of others