Green tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia
sinensis leaves and buds that have not undergone the same withering and
oxidation process used to make oolong teas and black teas. Green tea
originated in China, but its production and manufacture has spread to
other countries in East Asia. Several varieties of green tea exist, which
differ substantially based on the variety of C. sinensis used, growing
conditions, horticultural methods, production processing, and time of
harvest. Although there has been considerable research on the possible
health effects of consuming green tea regularly, there is little evidence
that drinking green tea has any effects on health
How to make it
Steeping, or brewing, is the process of making tea from leaves and hot
water, generally using 2 grams (0.071 oz) of tea per 100 millilitres (3.5
imp fl oz; 3.4 US fl oz) of water (H2O) or about 1 teaspoon of green tea
per 150 ml cup. Steeping temperatures range from 61 °C (142 °F) to 87 °C
(189 °F) and steeping times from 30 seconds to three minutes. Generally,
lower-quality green teas are steeped hotter and longer while
higher-quality teas are steeped cooler and shorter, but usually multiple
times (2–3 typically). Higher-quality teas like gyokuro use more tea
leaves and are steeped multiple times for short durations. Steeping too
hot or too long results in the release of excessive amounts of tannins,
leading to a bitter, astringent brew, regardless of initial quality. The
brew's taste is also affected by the steeping technique; two important
techniques are to warm the steeping container beforehand to prevent the
tea from immediately cooling down, and to leave the tea leaves in the pot
and gradually add more hot water during consumption
Health Benefits
In fact, green tea is thought to have many health benefits for those who
drink it regularly. Here are five possible benefits of green tea and how
to incorporate it into your diet:
Improves brain functioning
Keeps your heart healthy
Lowers cholesterol
Strengthens bones
Prevents skin aging
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