Green Tea - Holistic Healer!

By Author: Tracey Jacquot
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Green Tea - Want to know some amazing facts about Green Tea?

Green Tea and Black Tea are actually the same leaf from the same plant. They are just processed differently. Black Tea is dried and oxidation occurs during the drying process giving it its Black color and taste. Drying the tea unfortunatly also strips the rich nutrients found in Green Tea. Green Tea is picked fresh, and steamed to retain its green color and healing properties. The very best green teas for quality are the pick of the season. 2nd and 3rd growth are not as powerful.

Green Tea has been known to aid in the treatment and prevention of certain cancers.

Yes, Green Tea contains caffeine. Some people think it does not. While the caffeine content is still not as high as a cup of coffee, those sensitive to caffeine should be careful. Though it has also been reported that those sensitive to caffeine in coffee, are not affected by the caffeine content when drinking green tea!

Green Tea has antiseptic qualities and is effective in the treatment of simple uncomplicated facial acne. Many acne treatments have green tea as an ingredient. ...
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There are different ways to ingest green tea if you don't like the tast of 'green tea'. There are supplements, gum, and powders that can be used in smoothies and blended drinks.

Green Tea is also known to aid in weight loss. There are many green tea diets on the market today. Green Tea increases metabolism, and is also a diuretic.

There are many more interesting attributes of green tea. Continue your search, I am sure you will be surprised at some ot the things Green Tea can help you with.