Green tea if not the best, then is one of the best and popular tea in the world. It has an enviable reputation of being a curative tea with vast benefits. Unlike other beverages, green tea is good for all seasons be it summer or winter. However, even though you can drink green tea all […]
Are you having infrequent bowel movements, and when you do, is it hard and dry? Then, you’re constipating. Constipation is only one of several human gastrointestinal problems. It is so prevalent with humans that the National Center for Biotechnological Information (NCBI) estimates that about 16% of adults and about 30% of children worldwide have had this […]
Are you suffering from low-iron absorption despite the iron-rich foods and supplements you take? Perhaps you might have been taking green tea alongside it, hoping that its therapeutic abilities will help, but it isn’t. And now wondering if green tea works against iron absorption in your body. Well, you are not mistaken at all. Studies […]
Gastrointestinal problems confront us from time to time. Some last only a few minutes while others linger much longer. One of these gut issues is bloating. Accounted as one of the most common gastrointestinal problems, it is so widespread that one in ten Americans have complained of being bloated at one time or the other. […]
People drink green tea for different reasons. Some, to reduce body fat, while for some to cure bad breath and perhaps cancer. Unfortunately, only a few people are aware that green tea is highly beneficial to the skin. Hence, the question is, is green tea good for the skin? Is drinking green tea good for […]
Everyone immediately points to coffee or energy drinks at the mention of caffeine. Meanwhile, there are many more drinks that contain it. Examples include cocoa beverages, soda, espresso, and supplements. But, how about green tea? Is green tea caffeinated? If yes, what are the implications, and how can you reduce the caffeine content in it? […]
A diuretic is any substance that can increase the production of urine in the body. Therefore, if you’re thinking that the green tea you’re drinking is responsible for your frequent peeing, you’re not mistaken at all. Diuretics function by ridding the body of salt, in particular, sodium chloride. Since salt is hydrophilic, it follows that […]
Tencha is a Japanese green tea where Ten means “mortar” or “grind” and cha means “tea“. Tencha is basically the dried whole leaf form before being powdered to make matcha. In the case of tencha, the tea leaves are harvested, plucked, steamed, and dried but not rolled or grounded. The growing method is almost the […]
Gunpowder tea is a type of green tea produced from the Camellia Sinensis plant. It originated in China. The artisans roll the leaves into the shape of little pinhead pellets similar to that of gunpowder. And therefore, the name Gunpowder tea. The flavor and the taste of the gunpowder tea are pretty unique and different […]
Hoijcha tea, a tea with a unique smoky taste, an elegant looking reddish-brown color, and earthy aroma is a great evening drink! Originated 100 years back in Kyoto, Japan, Hojicha has grabbed its fame all over the world, especially in the US after Japan. Hojicha green tea is a roasted form of green tea. Its […]