So the history of green tea is quite fascinating as there are different versions of stories associated with the discovery of green tea. It is said to be discovered some 5,000 years ago. The best version is of Shen Nung, a Chinese Emperor, who discovered green tea (as well as many other herbs) whilst drinking a hot cup of water. One day a blossom from the camellia sinensism (green tea) fell into his cup and flavoured his drink with the taste of...yes green tea. He immediately told his guards to find the tea and hence green tea was discovered. The movement of green tea grew from Asia to Europe and then to America. During a visit to Asia, the European traders were first to introduce green tea in the 16th century. Some benefits include:

·       Skincare; it can apparently help with wrinkles and the signs of aging, this is because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Both animal and human studies have demonstrated that green tea applied topically can reduce sun damage.

·       Delays the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies carried out on mice showed that green tea protected brain cells from dying and restored damaged brain cells.

·       Depression as Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves is thought to provide a relaxing and tranquilizing effect and be a great benefit to tea drinkers.

·       Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial as the tea catechins has strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. In some studies green tea has been shown to inhibit the spread of many diseases.

·       Green tea increases the metabolism making your bowels move frequently. The polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories.