Green tea has traditionally been popular in eastern nations, like China, where it originates. However, it is becoming increasingly popular in western nations, like the United States, because of its unique taste and wonderful benefits.

The plant Camellia Sinensis provides the leaves for green tea, as it does for many other types of tea like black and white tea. For green tea, only the leaves are used from this plant. In some other teas, buds can be used as well. The leaves are oxidized just a little, which helps green tea maintain its unique flavor.

One of the main reasons, besides its flavor, that green tea has become so popular are the health benefits. There have been studies done about the benefits of green tea, and the results are impressive. There is evidence suggesting that green tea can reduce a person’s risk of heart disease (the number one killer of women). Green tea is also thought to encourage weight loss. While there are green tea supplements available and even candy flavored like green tea, nothing beats the wonderful feeling from sipping a cup of tea.

Whether you take it hot or cold, with or without sugar, alone or with friends, drinking green tea is an excellent way to reward yourself. The great taste and unparalleled benefits make drinking green tea an obvious choice. While most green tea has caffeine, the amount is relatively small, so it shouldn’t prevent you from drinking a cup before bed, or throughout the day. Green tea is very easy to brew, and you can have a cup ready in a matter of minutes. What are you waiting for?