Organic Green Tea

The term organic green tea refers to tea leaves harvested from Camellia sinensis plants grown without chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The Camellia sinensis has been cultivated in China for more than 5,000 years and is the base for many of the most prized and expensive teas on the planet. Green teas as well as white, oolong, and black teas are all created using the same plant and applying different processing or growing methods.

Green tea is less processed than black or oolong teas. Where black and oolong teas go through withering, rolling, oxidizing, drying, and sorting, green and white teas are not oxidized, or fermented, as part of processing. Because organic green tea is also grown without synthetic pesticides, it's easier for you to be sure you're getting a natural, healthy beverage.

Although black tea is the most popular tea consumed in the U.S., green tea is growing in popularity. Study findings released over the last several years by the Journal of the American Medical Association and others have shown a connection between green tea consumption and everything from increased weight loss to improved cognitive function. Studies sponsored or reviewed by organizations like, the American Association for Cancer Research and the Yale University School of Medicine, are finding that green tea really is good for you.

Green tea is naturally full of antioxidants, and some of the most promising research suggests that it can help control blood sugar, boost immune function, maintain bone density and heart health, burn fat, and lower cognitive impairment. How much green tea do you need to drink to get its amazing benefits? No one knows for sure, but a study conducted by the Tohoku University School of Public Policy suggests that five or more cups every day can have some impressive health benefits over time.

There are a couple of things to watch out for when taking green tea supplements, though. If you're using a green tea extract, follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully and never take it on an empty stomach. A U.S. Pharmacopeia safety review revealed a possible link between green tea extracts and an increased risk of liver damage. If you are currently taking Velcade, a cancer medication, the EGCG in green tea may reduce its usefulness. As with any supplements, green tea or otherwise, check with your physician for possible drug interactions with medications you are already taking.

These tips will help you make a tasty brewed green tea every time:

• Steeping green tea too long will make it bitter, so use this strategy when deciding how hot you water should be and how long to steep the leaves. The better the tea, the less time it should steep. For high quality tea, try 150 degrees for under a minute. For bargain green teas, 180 degrees for two to three minutes should do it.
• Use one teaspoon of green tea for five ounces of water.
• High quality, expensive teas, like Gyokuro, can be steeped up to three times.

It's true that green tea is good for you, but don't forget that it’s also a delicious, relaxing beverage. For a cuppa that's good to the last drop, just remember to keep your loose tea or teabags in a container with a tightly fitting lid.

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