Green Tea Beverage Information

Green tea is a type of tea made from the Camellia sinensis plant. It is rich in antioxidants and is believed to have various health benefits.
Category
Beverage
Where to get
Available in supermarkets, health food stores, and online
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Green Tea FAQ


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What is green tea?

Green tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves and buds that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process which is used to make oolong teas and black teas. Green tea originated in China, and since then its production and manufacture has spread to other countries in East Asia.

Where does green tea come from?

Green tea originated in China, and since then its production and manufacture has spread to other countries in East Asia. Several varieties of green tea exist, which differ substantially based on the variety of C. sinensis used, growing conditions, horticultural methods, production processing, and time of harvest.

What is Japanese green tea?

The Japanese style of green tea is characterized by steaming, where tea leaves are treated briefly with steam heat within hours of plucking to both halt the oxidation process and bring out the rich green color of both the tea leaves and the final brewed tea.

What are the health benefits of green tea?

Green tea may help support cognition, maintenance of moderate weight, and offer some protection against cancer. Green tea is touted to be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet that could have many potential health benefits. Here are 10 possible health benefits of green tea. 1. Contains plant-based antioxidant compounds

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