Green tea is a tea that has been produced from leaves and buds of Camellia sinensis before they are withered or oxidized, like oolong teas and black teas. It first came from China but it has started being well known around the world due to many health benefits associated with it.
Unadulterated Green Tea: For instance, Twinings Pure Green Tea Bags, Lipton Clear & Light Green Tea Bags, and Eco Valley Organic Classic Green Tea Bags.
Flavorful Green Tea: These include Lipton Honey Lemon Green Tea Bags, Tetley Lemon & Honey Green Tea Bags, and Vahdam Chamomile Mint Citrus Green Tea Bags among others.
Antioxidative properties of catechins particularly EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), have been indicated by high levels in green tea; this contributes to its different health merits. Besides, it contains caffeine though smaller as compared to coffee and black tea.
Antioxidant Power: Polyphenols abundant in green tea neutralize harmful free radicals reducing oxidative stress and resulting in reduced risks for chronic diseases.
Weight Control: Some studies claim that catechins could increase metabolism leading to fat burning hence enhancing weight loss and weight maintenance.
Heart Health: Consistent consumption of green tea has been found to decrease the risk of heart disease by improving cholesterol levels and lowering blood pressure.
Brain Health: Caffeine alongside an amino acid called L-theanine found in green tea can boost brain function thus improving mood, memory, and concentration.
Cancer Prevention: Although further research is needed there are some indications from certain studies that antioxidants contained in green teas may help reduce the risk of specific cancers including breast cancer, prostate cancer as well as colorectal cancer for example.
Flavored tea refers to any type of tea—green, black, white, or oolong—that is imbued with or flavored by other ingredients to enhance flavor and aroma.
Citrus Flavored Tea: Such as Lipton Honey Lemon Green Tea Bags and Vahdam Chamomile Mint Citrus Green Tea Bags, which consist of lemon or citrus flavors.
Herbal Flavored Tea: Examples are Organic India Tulsi Honey Chamomile Tea Bags which combine herbal tastes of tulsi and chamomile.
Spiced Flavored Tea: Chaayos Masala Instant Tea Premix contains ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon while Girnar Detox Desi Kahwa Green Tea Bags consist of these spices to offer a warm and aromatic taste profile.
Floral Flavored Tea: Twinings Classics Earl Grey tea Bags and Typhoo Jasmine Flavoured Green Tea bags infuse floral notes such as bergamot and jasmine into the tea leaves.
The nutritional value varies depending on what has been added. Typically, flavored teas have similar health perks as their unflavoured alternatives but come with flavorings that may include natural or artificial ingredients. Always refer to the ingredient list for possible allergens or additives.