10 Science-Backed Benefits of Green Tea

Why green tea is different

Green tea leaves are not fermented, so the tea's natural antioxidants — catechins and EGCG — stay almost fully intact. That's what earned green tea its reputation as one of the healthiest drinks in the world.

The 10 benefits

1. Antioxidant protection — catechins help protect cells from free-radical damage.
2. Weight management — studies show green tea can slightly boost metabolism, and unsweetened it's nearly calorie-free.
3. Calm focus — less caffeine than coffee, plus L-theanine for alert-but-relaxed concentration.
4. Heart health — regular drinkers tend to show better cholesterol and blood-pressure profiles in studies.
5. Blood sugar support — may help smooth post-meal glucose swings.
6. Skin health — antioxidant support from the inside out.
7. Immunity support — catechins have been widely studied for antimicrobial properties.
8. Oral health — may reduce mouth bacteria, keeping breath fresher.
9. Less stress — L-theanine has a gentle calming effect.
10. Hydration — counts toward your daily fluids.

⚠️ Green tea supports a healthy lifestyle — it is not medicine. If you're under treatment, check with your doctor before drinking large amounts daily.

How to brew it right

Use water just off the boil (let it rest 1–2 minutes), steep 2–3 minutes, and skip the sugar. Two to three cups a day is plenty. More details: the right time and way to drink green tea.

Where to get good green tea

The benefits only come from fresh, unadulterated leaves. Ours come straight from the gardens of Sreemangal:

• Green Tea Premium 100 g — perfect first try
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