The Health Benefits of Green Tea

I was working in Iraq at the time and I still am at the writing of this page.

After taking my Mom's advice I tried it and after a while started drinking several different types.

What I learned after doing some research led me to want to learn more, then more, and still more.

This health elixir has an unbelievable list of amazing medical and health claims. The benefits are almost too many to be believed.

I hope you take a little time and join me for a cup. While you read with me I think you will be surprised as I was about the wonders of this amazing drink.

What is Tea? Camellia Senensis, the Tea Plant., is the Source of All Teas What is tea? White tea, Green tea, Black tea, Oolong tea, all come from the same plant, Camellia Senensis.

Types of Tea Types of tea, All tea comes from the same plant. How the tea is processed determines if it is White tea, Green tea, Oolong tea, or Black tea.

Health Benefits The health benefits of Green tea. Green tea contains high levels of antioxidants. These antioxidants attack or neutralize free redicals in our bodies.

Green Tea Weight Loss Green tea helps your weight loss efforts by enhancing your metobolism which causes your body to burn fat.

White Tea White tea is processed as Green tea but instead of just tea leaves, the bud and two young leaves are used. White tea is then processed the same as Green tea.

Assam Tea Named for a State in Northeast India Assam teas originates from a state in India called Assam.

Darjeeling Tea Darjeeling, considered the champaign of teas, is produced in Darjeeling, India.

Black Tea More black tea is produced than any other type of tea.

Cancer Studies show that green tea strengthens the bodies ability to kill cancer cells.

Acne and Green Tea Green tea can have a positive affect on acne and your skin.

Green Tea and Aging The aging process is slowed by the antioxidants in green tea.

My Green Tea Ritual Some thoughts about enjoying a quiet time ritual with my Green Tea

Articles About Green Tea This is an index of articles about green tea.