Green Teas

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Organic Green Tea Green tea is the least oxidized or processed tea type. It is made from young tea leaves plucked towards the close of the flush or harvest season, after the production of white, oolong, and black teas. Although green teas are made from the Camellia sinensis leaves it does not undergo the same withering and oxidation process used to make oolong teas and black teas. While this tea originated in China, it is now widely produced in almost every tea growing region of the world. Fresh and organic green teas hold the most benefits. Origin of Green Tea It’s a well-known fact that green tea originated in China but do you know how green tea came into existence? Well, as detailed in history, green tea was invented during the reign of Emperor Shennong. As the story goes during one of Shennong's travels, his convoy stopped to rest. During the rest period, a few tea leaves fell into his cup of hot water from a burning tea twig that lay nearby. The water turned dark in color, but it went unnoticed by the emperor. When he consumed the water, he found it to be extremely refreshing and requested the members of his convoy to prepare it for him henceforth. And thus, was born this amazingly healthy beverage. Health Benefits of Loose Leaf Green Tea Fresh loose leaf green teas are the favourites among fitness enthusiasts. Along with White tea , it is among the least oxidized of all teas. So, the best green teas have high antioxidants and are low in caffeine, in contrast to the high caffeine Black tea. The catechins and antioxidants in green tea leaves boost metabolism and act as anti-ageing agents helping you keep in shape. Numerous recent studies have demonstrated that the aqueous extract of green tea polyphenols contains antimutagenic, antidiabetic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and hypocholesterolemic properties. Here are a few added health benefits green teas have to offer: 1. Improve brain health 2. Reduce the risk of cancer 3. Improved metabolism and encourages