Green tea is produced from the same plant as black tea, but the process is very different. Green tea is made ready for use after a short process without fermentation and excessive oxidation, but black tea is more roasted and fermented, and it causes the black tea to lose its antioxidants. Green tea has been used for medicinal purposes in China, Japan and India for nearly 5000 years. What is known about the benefits of green tea has increased with the recent researches. Consumption of green tea is considered as the main reason for the Japanese living for many years. It should not be forgotten that green tea is not a treatment method but it is a supportive alternative method.
The main benefits of green tea;
- Facilitates fat enzyme.
• Provides resistance to bacterial diseases.
• Increases bone and mineral density.
• Helps improve immunity.
• An important aid in eliminating flu symptoms and colds.
• Green tea is useful in the treatment of various types of cancer, such as breast, pancreas, ovarian, cholera, oral, colon and prostate cancer.
• Prevents inflammation and edema.
• Provides vitality.
• Regulates blood pressure.
• It is extremely useful in preventing diabetes.
• It helps people who has Parkinson disease.
• Prevents tooth decay.
• Protects the body from free radicals.
How is it prepared?
You should brew the green tea by adding the boiling water on it. The brewing time should be no less than 2 minutes and no longer than 6 minutes. The average measure is one teaspoon green tea for each cup. When the water reaches boiling point, turn off the stove and rest the water for 5 minutes and then add it on the green tea.