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A 2005 double-blind study concluded that green tea has a positive impact on both body fat and unhealthy LDL cholesterol. Definitive studies like these have led reputable organizations such as the AARP to agree.

History and Health Benefits of Japanese Matcha Green Tea Green tea is considered the healthiest form of tea due to the lack of processing, which results in very high nutrient levels. Matcha green tea was originally produced and consumed in Japan. Because the entire leaf is ground and consumed in powder form, it is the most potent green tea in the world. What does Matcha Mean? In Japanese “cha” means tea, and “ma” means powder, thus the word matcha translates quite literally as “powdered green tea.” Since the tea leaf is native to China, it is believed that the first...

Can green tea really reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease? The results of a longitudinal study  of 957 Chinese seniors that began in 2003 were published in the peer reviewed scientific journal The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging in December of 2016. The study concluded that drinking tea regularly lowered the risk of cognitive impairment by 50% for the general population, and by as much as 86% for those seniors with a genetic predisposition to developing the disorder. That's huge news! The study did not identify specific components in tea that caused the effect. “Our understanding of the detailed...

You can use tea time to share family stories and improve bonding with your loved ones.