100gm = 1ΒΌ cups
green tea, chinese (organic, 50gm)
$2.56
Description
Green tea-Chinese
Imparts a grassy, earthy, roasted flavour
- Non- fermented or unfermented tea
- Processing involves withering, heating, rolling and drying
- After picking, the fresh leaves are spread out on bamboo trays and exposed to sunlight or warm air for one or two hours
- Chinese green tea is characterized by pan-firing either in a basket, pan or mechanised rotating drum to halt the oxidiation process and preserve freshness
- The leaves are then rolled into various shapes and then dried
- The rolling helps regulate the release of natural oils and flavour during steeping
The benefits of drinking green tea include:
- Good source of antioxidants including
- polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins which reduce the formation of free radicals
- Catechins in green tea may inhibit the growth of bacteria and viruses in the mouth ans is associated with improved dental health
- EGCG- epigallocatechin Gallate- powerful antioxidant
- Anti-oxidants have been shown to reduce the development of cancer due to their reduction of oxidative damage
- Contains a small amount of caffeine
- Contains the amino- acid L-theanine- increases the effect of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, which has anti-anxiety effects. It also increases dopamine levels
- Has been shown to increase fat burning and boost metabolic rate
- Green tea may cause mild reductions in blood sugar levels
- Green tea has been shown to lower total and LDL cholesterol as well protected LDL particles from oxidation
