Green Tea and its benefits

Green tea is the most popular of all tea kinds in China, and has also won over the hearts of many people all over the world. This tea is made from the new leaves or young buds of the tea plant. Because of leaving out the process of drying, the freshness of the young leaves is preserved, hence the name. Drinking this kind of tea offers a lot of benefits for you and your body, as it consists of lots of nutrients. Let’s take a look!

Refreshing, energizing, and relaxing at the same time

Green tea exists out of lots of theobromine, more than any other kind of tea. Getting this substance in, our central nerve system gets an energy boost. There’s nothing better than drinking a cup of green tea in the morning to wake up refreshed and start your day the best way possible. 

The same goes for the evenings. When coming home from work, it’s common to feel a bit tired. Drinking a cup of green tea can help you alleviate fatigue. On top of that, the antioxidants and vitamin C will release anti-stress hormones, perfect for an evening of relaxation after a long day. Fun fact: green tea can also help to preserve your eye function!

Anti-aging effects & better water regulation

In addition to the energizing effect, the richness of green tea in antioxidants provides anti-aging effects]. No wonder this drink is most popular among many women in China. Because of the drying process being left out while creating green tea and only fresh leaves are used, nutrients such as polyphenol, theine, amino acid, and lots of vitamins are preserved. Exactly the ingredients that offer special anti-aging effects and lets the skin maintain flexibility, which is proven by medical research. 

Additionally, drinking green tea will also boost muscle function, because of the better diuretic effect than water for example. The theine within this drink can increase the activity function of our muscles, making kidneys contract more and help your body regulate water better. 

Drinking a cup once in a while will already support the body, but if you really want to reap the benefits you should make a habit of integrating green tea in your daily life. Can we interest you in a cup?

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