Green Tea

Green Tea is a type of tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures in Asia from Japan to the Middle East. Recently, it has become more widespread in the West, where black tea is traditionally consumed. Many varieties of green tea have been created in countries where it is grown. These varieties can differ substantially due to variable growing conditions, processing and harvesting time.

Over the last few decades green tea has been subjected to many scientific and medical studies to determine the extent of its long-purported health benefits, with some evidence suggesting regular green tea drinkers may have lower chances of heart disease and developing certain types of cancer. Green tea has also been claimed as useful for "weight loss management" - a claim with no scientific support according to medical databases such as PubMed.

Water Temperature: 180 F degrees
Caffeine Content Medium-Bold
Steep Time: 3-4 minutes
Origin: Multiple Locations

 

Green Tea Health Benefits

Green tea has the most of the EGCG complex, which is good for metabolism. It also has polyphenols for cancer prevention, boosts the immune system, helps regulate blood sugar, aids in detoxifying the body, and promotes healthy teeth, skin, and bones.

 

Green Tea Brewing

Water for green tea, according to most accounts, should be around 80 to 85 °C (176 to 185 °F); the higher the quality of the leaves, the lower the temperature. Hotter water will burn green-tea leaves, producing a bitter taste. Preferably, the container in which the tea is steeped, the mug, or teapot should also be warmed beforehand so that the tea does not immediately cool down. High-quality green and white teas can have new water added as many as five or more times, depending on variety, at increasingly high temperatures.