Green Tea (organic)

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Starting at: $16.00

Origin: China
Family: Camellia sinensis
Active Ingredients: Polyphenols (EGCG), catechins, tocopherols, ascorbic acid, chromium, mangenese, zinc

The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: Researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.

As well as its known benefits it is claimed that green tea can also be beneficial in cognitive function, weight control, kidney stones and can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A must have tea with multiple benefits.

Hot infusion

Preparing a hot infusion Green Tea requires several steps.

(1) Fill one tea infuser full of the Green Tea Herbs.

(2) Pour one cup of boiling water over the herbs.

(3) Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.

(4) Allow the herbs to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip

100g (approx 80 cups of tea)
200g (approx 160 cups of tea)

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