Green tea is a type of tea made only from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures in Asia from Japan to the Middle East. Recently, it has become more widespread in the West, where black tea is traditionally consumed. Many varieties of green tea have been created in countries where it is grown. These varieties can differ substantially due to variable growing conditions, processing and harvesting time.

Green tea has a lot of applications in medicine. It is known to have many properties that help the body fight against cancer, heart diseases, metabolic diseases, infections and other dangerous diseases, but it also has a good effect on cleansing the kidneys and quenches thirst in healthy people. Kidneys need 4-6 pints of liquid daily to make use of their function in optimal conditions.

Most importantly for women green tea has a good effect on weight loss. It creates a needed balance in the body and it helps the digestive system function properly. Green tea should be an important item on the menu list and should be drunk with every meal. The effect it has depends on the concentration and on the way it is prepared. The blend is very important for the concentration of antioxidants is affected by boiling time, the temperature of the water etc. these factors make the difference between a rapid weight loss and no weight loss at all. Which one do you choose?

To conclude we can say that green tea is a true medicine kit. It is not only helpful in case of disease but it prevents a lot of them through its antioxidants. This is why the people from Asia live longer and lead a very healthy live.