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Health Benefits of Green Tea Christopher Ochner, PhD, says "it's the healthiest thing I can think of to drink." His words aren’t exaggerated. Green tea is so wonderful because it contains catechins, antioxidants that fight cell damage. Some studies even say they may also even prevent cell damage. It's so rich in catechins because green tea isn't processed much before it gets to the consumer. Processing could damage the catechins or even destroy them altogether. Processing can also change the flavor, add bitterness where there wasn’t any, and ruin other health benefits. The closer the tea is to nature, the...

The habit of tea drinking dates back around 5,000 year, to a time when the drink was traditionally consumed as a delicacy by the highest aristocrats in China. Now, tea is actually the most popular beverage in the world after water. As incredible as it may seem, this substance has evolved to become a common part of the daily diet for around two-thirds of the world's population. So, what makes green tea so popular? Well, it tastes delicious and refreshing for one thing - but the most important benefit of green tea is what it can do for your health....

20 Popular Japanese Teas Japan has centuries of history with the humble tea leaf. The country produces hundreds of varieties and grades of tea based on a variety of growing and processing situations. Tea grown in the shade, steam-pressed, pan-fired or sun-dried. Tea from all parts of the plant including the buds, leaves, tips, sticks or stems. Tea that been powdered or curled into a ball. Tea that's combined with rice or kelp. Tea that's harvested on a particular date. It's not only about the tea. Tea is a lively and large aspect of Japanese culture. For example, Japanese Tea...