Green tea is made solely from the leaves of Camellia sinensis that have undergone minimal oxidation during

processing. [1] Green tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures throughout Asia. It has recently become more widespread in the West, whereblack tea is traditionally consumed. Many varieties of green tea have been created in countries where they are grown. These varieties can differ substantially due to variable growing conditions, [2] horticulture, production processing, and harvesting time. Over the last few decades green tea has been subjected to many scientific and medical studies to determine the extent of its long-purported health benefits, with some evidence suggesting that regular green tea drinkers may have a lower risk of [3] [4] developing heart disease and certain types of cancer. Although green tea does not raise the metabolic rate enough to produce immediate weight loss, a green tea extract containing polyphenols and caffeine has been shown to [5] induce thermogenesis and stimulate fat oxidation, boosting the metabolic rate 4% without increasing the heart rate. According to a survey released by the United States Department of Agriculture in 2007, the mean content of flavonoids in a cup of green tea is higher than that in the same volume of other food and drink items that are traditionally considered of health contributing nature, including fresh fruits, vegetable juices or wine. Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals in most plant products that are responsible for such health effects as anti-oxidative and [6] anticarcinogenic functions. However, based on the same USDA survey, the content of flavanoids may vary dramatically [7] amongst different tea products. Tea consumption has its legendary origins in China of more than 4,000 years ago. Green tea has been used as both a beverage and a method of traditional medicine in most of Asia, including China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea and Thailand, to help everything from controlling bleeding and helping heal wounds to regulating body temperature, blood sugar and promoting digestion. A book written in the Tang Dynasty of China is considered one of the most important in the history of green tea. The book was written by LU Yu and is called the "Tea Classic" or "Cha Jing". It was written between 600 and [9] 900 AD and spoke about exactly how and where one could enjoy a fine cup of green tea. The Kissa Yojoki (Book of Tea), written by Zen priestEisai in 1191, describes how drinking green tea can have a positive effect on the five vital organs, especially the heart. The book discusses tea's medicinal qualities, which include easing the effects of alcohol, acting as a stimulant, curing blotchiness, quenching thirst, eliminating indigestion, curing beriberi disease, preventing fatigue, and improving urinary and brain function. Part One also explains the shapes of tea plants, tea flowers, and tea leaves, and covers how to grow tea plants and process tea leaves. In Part Two, the book discusses the specific dosage and method required for individual physical ailments. Therefore, since the green tea brings a lot of benefits to human, we are recommended to consume it frequently but not over the limit to practice a healthy lifestyle. Serve the green tea with some healthy biscuits or cake pieces while we are going to enjoy our tea time, this also can helps us to relax our mind too. Thank you.
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