Green Tea is an unfermented tea, and its characteristics mean that it retains a higher amount of the natural substances found in fresh leaves. It preserves over 85% of the catechins and Caffeine, around 50% of the chlorophyll, and loses fewer vitamins, giving Green Tea its distinct features of clear green liquor and a strong astringent taste. Green tea has unique effects in preventing aging, sterilization, and anti-inflammatory properties that other fermented teas cannot match.
The Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea is processed through steps such as fixation, rolling, and drying. Since it is not fermented, green tea contains higher levels of catechins, catechin, chlorophyll, caffeine, amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients. The tea leaves are fresh and lustrous, producing a bright green and clear infusion; the aroma is very high and fresh, invigorating the senses.
The catechins in green tea have a pronounced inhibitory and bactericidal effect on pathogenic bacteria and viruses. With the proliferation of viruses and bacteria in spring, drinking more green tea can help with disinfection and antibacterial effects. Catechins also have a powerful ability to scavenge free radicals. Staying young and delaying aging becomes less of a luxury with their presence! Caffeine can stimulate the cerebral cortex and central nervous system to some extent, having a refreshing and mind-sharpening effect. This successfully solves the problem of “spring drowsiness”!
Does Drinking Green Tea Cause Heatiness?
As long as you don't drink it immediately after it's freshly made, it won't cause heatiness. Green tea has a slightly cold nature; drinking it can help reduce internal heat, quench thirst, aid digestion, and even promote healing in mild cases of gastric ulcers.
Green tea is an unfermented tea that retains a significant amount of the intrinsic substances present in fresh leaves. It contains large amounts of catechins, with vitamin C, Theanine, and catechins remaining largely intact. Over 85% of the catechins and caffeine and about 50% of the chlorophyll are preserved, with fewer vitamin losses. These factors contribute to the characteristic clear green liquor and strongly astringent taste of green tea. In terms of nutritional content, 100g of high-grade green tea contains 300-600mg of vitamin C, and drinking 2-3 cups of green tea daily can basically meet the body's need for vitamin C.
Therefore, due to these component characteristics, green tea possesses excellent cooling and fire-reducing properties for the human body.