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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 © 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°F. 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