What is Green Tea

Green Tea is made from dried leaves of tea plant native to Asia known as Camellia sinensis. Basically all tea plants belong to same species Camellia sinensis but due to different local growing conditions like soil, climate etc. it results in various types of tea leaves.

Green Tea is produced solely with the minimal oxidation of leaves of Camellia sinensis. High quality Green Tea is pale yellowish- green in color and its taste can vary from weedy, grassy or fishy! Green Tea is different from Herbal Tea (a mixture of different herbs) so you should not get confused.

History of Green Tea

Green Tea basically originated from China near about 4000 years ago and now it is very popular in Asia from Japan to the Middle East Regions. It has been used as a beverage and also as a traditional medicine in most of Asia.

Where can you find Green Tea

Green Tea is easily found in market and restaurants. It is available in teabags, leaf form, as prepared beverages or in nutritional supplements.