Introduction
Green
tea is often referred to and understood as herbal tea. This particular
herbal tea contains a blend of three teas: Puerh (Pu-erh), Sencha and
Wuyi Cliff Oolong (Wu Long). Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in
the world, following water.
There has been a surge of media
coverage in recent times of green tea about the health benefits
including boosting metabolism and weight loss. However, the Chinese have
been drinking green tea for centuries and have benefited from its
curative properties, ranging from treating minor headaches to much
larger matters such as preventing cancer.
Green tea is rich in
polyphenols. Polyphenols are chemical with powerful antioxidant
properties and are classified as catechins. Green tea contains six
primary catechin compounds, including epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG).
Many studies are beginning to confirm the health benefits of drinking
herbal tea regularly. Here you will discover five major health benefits
of this scientifically blended green tea: