By K Viswanathan
Green tea when compared with the typical hot dark tea drink, which we normally consume, is made from the least processed green tea leaves. Therefore, contains a very strong dose of anti-oxidants and beneficial polyphenols. This kind of tea has various therapeutic values.
The health benefit of anti-oxidants in green tea as compared to the black tea is due to the minimum processing. Black tea preparation involves fermentation whereas green tea preparation avoids fermentation process. All kinds of tea made from the dry leaves of the Camellia sinensis shrub. The level of oxidation decides the type of tea.
What is Green Tea?
Green tea when compared with the typical hot dark tea drink, which we normally consume, is made from the least processed green tea leaves. Therefore, contains a very strong dose of anti-oxidants and beneficial polyphenols. This kind of tea has various therapeutic values.
The health benefit of anti-oxidants in green tea as compared to the black tea is due to the minimum processing. Black tea preparation involves fermentation whereas green tea preparation avoids fermentation process. All kinds of tea made from the dry leaves of the Camellia sinensis shrub. The level of oxidation decides the type of tea.




