Green tea is a healthy powerhouse that has taken the world by storm. It
was first used in China as a medicinal herb. In modern times, it’s
become a healthy elixir that millions of people consume each day. Green
tea is touted to be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet.
It’s loaded with antioxidants that have many health benefits, which may
include:
Green tea is made from the tea plant known as Camellia sinensis, just
like other true teas such as black tea, white tea, and oolong teas. It
is one of the least processed true teas. All true teas contain caffeine
and green tea is no exception. Overall, green tea is considered one of
the safest and healthiest beverages to consume. However, there are still
a few things to keep in mind when drinking green tea.
While drinking tea is considered mostly safe for adults, there are a few
side effects to keep in mind. Most of the side effects of green tea
consumption can be avoided by consuming only moderate amounts. It's
important to recognize that most of these side effects can be attributed
to the mild amount of caffeine in green tea. For rxample:
Many of these side effects only occur when consumed in massive amounts—something most tea drinkers don't do. More information here.
Created by Veronika Yermakova