Saturday, April 19, 2008
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One thing that gets me excited in life - is food. Green tea is definitely one of my favourite~
History of Green Tea Green tea has a long and respected history that goes back much further than either coffee or black tea. Although green tea has been an everyday tradition for more than 2,000 years in some cultures, many people are trying it for the first time because of its healthful benefits. While people want these benefits, they also desire a pleasing taste. People are delighted when they discover Green tea terrace's modern twist on fresh-tasting, high-quality green teas and delicious green tea drinks.
People have been enjoying the healthful benefits of green tea for more than 2,000 years. The Buddhist monks who brought green tea to Japan from China studied its medicinal properties during the early ninth century. In 1211, during the Kamakura era (1192-1333), the monk Eisai noted his observations in his book, Maintaining Health by Drinking Tea, how green tea promotes good health. In recent years, scientific research has lent support to these long-observed benefits. Green Tea terrace introduces a new generation of green tea drinkers to these healthy benefits and the great taste.HELPING TO PREVENT CANCER Green tea contains high concentrates of organic compounds- known as polyphenols- believed to prevent cancer. Polyphenols, most notably catechins, are strong antioxidants that protect the body from free radical damage. HELPING TO PREVENT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Green tea promotes a healthy heart and vascular system by helping to control cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight. Green tea lowers cholesterol by helping the body excrete more and absorb less LDL, or "bad" cholesterol. COMBATING BACTERIA AND VIRUSES; PROMOTING HEALTHY TEETH Drinking green tea may prevent common bacterial and viral illnesses by strengthening the immune system with antioxidants in the tea. The fluoride in green tea hardens tooth enamel to help prevent cavities. Health Benefit of Green Tea The unfermented leaves of green tea give it a refreshing taste and a concentrated dose of healthy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while having less caffeine than black tea or coffee. Each cup of green tea contains:
- Vitamin E Vitamin K
- Vitamin C Vitamin B
- Vitamin D Fluoride
- Selenium Manganese
- Potassium Amino Acids
- Catechins Flavonoids
- Polysaccharides
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