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There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into the world of deep thoughts. There is something magical about tea that not only refreshes us but makes us think in a different way about our life.  A good beginning of a day depends on a healthy cup of tea. If we are talking about health, green tea cannot be left behind. The well-researched health benefits are uncountable of natural & organic green tea.

What is green tea?

Green tea is obtained from Camellia Sinensis, the same plant where we get normal tea. The normal black tea is gained by fermenting the tea leaves. Its colour and flavour gets changed through fermentation for increasing the quantity of caffeine and tannin in it. Unlike black tea, green tea’s leaves are dried or slightly steamed but not fermented. This is why it looks green in colour

Health benefits of Green tea

There are plenty and undeniable benefits of green tea. These health benefits have made green tea the most preferable beverage all around the world. Green tea prevents and treats severe diseases such as cancer, heart problems, high cholesterol level, arthritis, infection tooth decay and many more. Green tea contains an antioxidant called epigallocatechin -3 gallate(EGCG), which diagnose various health diseases. Some of them are mentioned below;

Anti-aging: Green tea is rich with antioxidants, which help to neutralize oxidants, presents in our body. The Catechin Polyphenols available in green tea are very much responsible for the antioxidizing effects. Regular consumption of green tea can prevent the premature signs and symptoms of aging.

Immunity booster: Green tea boosts the power of immune system and prevents us from bacterial and viral infection. The catechins presents in green tea stop the bacteria and viruses from attaching to cell wall in order to infect them. Its antimicrobial properties also protects from;

• bad breath,
• dysentery,
• diarrheal,
• tooth decay,
• indigestion, flu,
• cough & cold, and colitis

Anti-diabetic:  green tea helps to reduce the blood glucose level. The antioxidant and astringent qualities of green tea provides good health and better functioning of the pancreas. A good function of the pancreas means a more active and balanced secretion of insulin and the subsequent improvement in decomposing and absorbing of sugar. This can help to prevent diabetes.

Weight Loss:  green tea also helps us to lose weight by increasing the rate of metabolism. It promotes a faster consumption of the fat storage in our body. Obesity is still a chronic problem in many places. By drinking a cup or two of green tea every morning one can lose a few kgs of excess weight over a week or so.