Green tea is made from the same plant that black and oolong teas are made from, but it hasn’t gone through the same withering and oxidation process. It is, therefore, a less processed form of the leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant. It originated in China, but the production and manufacturing of it is now also done in East Asia.
Research shows that tea drinkers tend to have less heart disease than non-tea drinkers. This is likely due to the presence of flavonoids in the tea. The ceremony that often surrounds drinking tea is also a way of releasing stress. For those who can’t tolerate the caffeine in coffee, a cup of green tea contains more modest amounts ranging from 25-50 mg per cup, roughly half the amount found in coffee.
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