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Camellia sinensis, known more commonly as green tea, is much more than a refreshing beverage. Green tea extracts are in shampoo, diet pills, skin moisturizers and even perfumes. One of nature's finest and seemingly simple creations holds the power to ward off cancer, lower bad cholesterol, prevent cardiovascular disease and aid in... more »
The health benefits of green tea, which is a cornerstone of several diet and healthy lifestyle plans, are numerous. But many people do not like the taste of green tea and, therefore, stay away from this healthy hot beverage. Fortunately, this does not mean that they will never be able to enjoy and benefit from having green tea. There... more »
If you’re a tea drinker, chances are you brew your own from tea leaves at least once in a while. After making your own tea, there’s no reason to throw away the used leaves, as they have many uses around the house, in health and other areas. more »
Increasing concerns over the health hazards associated with using prescription drugs to treat acne has growing numbers of sufferers turning to natural remedies. Known for its detoxification properties for centuries by traditional Chinese herbalists and medical professionals, green tea provides users plagued with this skin disorder a... more »
Green tea mochi is an low-fat and low-calorie Japanese dessert made from sweet rice flour, gelatin, sugar and green tea. Red bean paste may also be added for additional flavor. This recipe for green tea mochi makes approximately 32 individual servings and contains only 90 calories per serving and less than a half gram of fat. more »
Though coffee gets most of the fanfare, tea is often considered the most popular drink in the...
Green tea has a high level of antioxidants, specifically epigallocatechin gallate, also known as EGCG. Green tea has significantly more... more »
One of the health benefits to drinking green tea is that it's rich in antioxidants. Chemically decaffeinated green tea, however, contains fewer... more »
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrates a significant increase in metabolism from regular green tea... more »
We've all heard that drinking green tea is good for us, but it's hard to discern what's true from what's just hype. It seems that some... more »
Lipton has been know for decades as a manufacturer of basic brewing teas. But now they have joined the many boutique tea producers and have... more »
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