5 Amazing Facts about Green Tea

Green Tea is one of the most popular and the potentially the healthiest beverage around the world. It has been a favorite among the health conscious breed of generation. Noted to have several health benefits there are certain interesting facts surrounding this particular type of tea as well.

1.The Beginning of Green Tea: According to the legends Green Tea is said to be originated in China almost 4000 years ago. Although there are few contradiction to this legend. Many believe that Green Tea was accidentally discovered by a Chinese traveler on his walk, while there are others who say that it was discovered by Emperor Shen Nung. Green tea was all that was enjoyed first. But later it was discovered that the same plant could also produce Oolong, black and red tea.

2.Green Tea Extracts in Cosmetics: Organic Green Tea extracts are found in variety of cosmetics. Studies reveal that green tea possesses the highest content of antioxidant named Polyphenols which actively fight the free radicals that is main reason behind ageing and diseases. As such Green tea is often used as the popular additive to many cosmetics and its use is more than just its fragrance. Green Tea extracts are often found in products like moisturizers, shampoo, anti-ageing products, perfume, body cream, acne treatment and various other beauty products.

3.Green Tea in Food: Green Tea is not merely some beverage but it can be enjoyed as well in many food and desserts. There are many delicious recipes which require the extracts of green tea for its exotic aroma.

4.Single Estate Teas: Single Estate Tea is a term used to describe the tea that is cultivated and produced from a single estate or plantation. This means green tea is not any variety of blends which is cultivated in one location and thereafter produced in some other location.

5.Health Benefits: The antioxidants present in green tea serves more than one medical purposes. It not only prevents the formation of blood clots and prevents the formation of free radicals but the medical extracts in Green tea is proven to be very helpful for anti ageing, lower the levels of cholesterol, prevent diabetes and for weight loss as well.

There are many other health benefits that can be derived from drinking 3 to 4 cups of Green Tea regularly.

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