Benefits of Green
Tea
Following The Three Es
When we talk about a cup of tea, it always brings up a plethora
of images, memories and ideas. It rekindles memories of cold
nights by the fireplace, while for others, its gallons of
sun tea brewing on the back porch. Among all the teas available
out there, one of the most popular to brew is green tea. The
benefits of green tea are plenty, ranging from the flavor
to the health benefits.
1. Enjoyment
One of the simplest benefits of green tea is the pure enjoyment
which accompanies a cup of green tea. With its light, delicate
flavor and its ability to go together with breakfasts, lunch
and dinner make this drink a favorite. Green tea can be served
with or without sweetener, and is fabulous with honey. Other
than being served hot, green tea is now being served as a
cold bottled beverage or as a component of smoothies or frappes.
So now, even in the hot summer days, you can enjoy the flavor
of green tea.
2. Energy
On top of enjoyment, another benefit of green tea is the
energy factor. Like coffee, green tea contains caffeine. While
there is much less caffeine contained in green tea, the tea
is definitely a great way to get you over that late afternoon
hump. And the smaller dose of caffeine is actually a benefit
of green tea, giving you the boost and at the same time without
creating the jittery, anxious feeling which other caffeinated
beverages can cause. So the next time you make your way to
the coffee machine in your office, consider instead pouring
a hot cup of water and dipping in a bag of green tea.
3. Essential Health Benefits
Enjoyment and energy are among two of great benefits of green
tea, but perhaps the greatest benefit is the health benefits
which have become increasingly more associated with drinking
green tea. Green tea is full of antioxidants, those wild little
particles which counterbalance free radicals. Free radicals
are produced as a result of our bodies’ natural metabolic
processes, and can damage our cells. By fighting these free
radicals, antioxidants prevent some of this damage. But regardless
of which ‘E’ has you interested in green tea,
enjoy the benefits of green tea.
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