Incredible Benefits of Green Tea

The Perfect Latte
Sep 2, 2018 · 2 min read
Green Tea

Bitter, grassy and does not smell nice are how some people describe green tea. But did you know that green tea offers benefits that are amazingly healthy? According to Okakura Kakuzō, a Japanese scholar, “Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage.”

The only reason that green tea becomes harsh in taste is when it has been brewed incorrectly like if the leaves were not rinsed properly during preparation or the temperature of water is too much.

Here are some of the incredible benefits you will get from green tea.

1. Burns fat. Clinical studies suggest that drinking green tea results in less hunger while it boosts your metabolism and helps you burn fat.

2. Improves dental health. Studies show that the catechins in green tea can prevent the growth of Streptococcus mutans, which is a harmful bacterium in the mouth. In addition, drinking green tea reduces bad breath.

3. Aids Relaxation. Green tea has amino acid L-theanine which has anti-anxiety effects which helps in decreasing stress and helping reduce depression.

4. Sustains Healthy, Glowing Skin. Antioxidants in green tea also prevents skin damage and wrinkles. It can also protect your skin from the sun.

5. Live Longer. Green tea lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases. According to research, green tea lowers cholesterol profile. Its antioxidant properties reduce high blood pressure. Hence, making you stronger and healthier.

Green tea is valuable to your physical body and mind. Drink and enjoy a well-prepared cup of green tea and its beneficial components will take care of the rest to a healthier and more confident you.

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