Green tea is originally from Asia and has been used as a medicine in China for 4,000 years! Green tea is made from the top two leaves and buds of a shrub, Camellia sinensis.
How much do I need:2-3 cups a day Green Tea's Job:
Decreases risk for bacterial or viral infections
Heart disease
Cancer
Stroke
Dental diseases
Osteoporosis
Promotes fat loss
Re-hydrates the body
Protects the liver (from alcohol, toxins)
Increases exercise endurance
Improves cognition
Protects against Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease
Green Tea Sources: Chinese Green Teas, Indian Green Teas. The most stringent standards for organic produce are found in California, Japan and Germany.
Storage:
Store in a tightly constructed opaque container to protect it from light, moisture, and food odors. Dark glass or ceramic containers are best; tins often leak. Use a small container just large enough to accommodate the amount of tea; tea exposed to the air in a half-empty large container will continue to oxidize. It's best to store tea in a dark, cool, dry cupboard. Tea stored in the refrigerator is vulnerable to moisture and odors from other foods.Prepare: loose tea, use a small food scale. Use three grams of tea to five ounces of water if brewing tea in a small teapot; four grams of tea to eight ounces of water for other methods. Pour 8 ounces of water into the tea pot.
Side Notes:
*Most high-quality teas will produce a pale green to yellow-green cup.
*1 ounce of tea = 15 to 30 cups
*Green tea contains caffeine, although half that is found in coffee.
*Green tea contains caffeine, although half that is found in coffee.
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