Four reasons to start drinking green tea regularly
Do you drink only black tea? Stop limiting yourself and try green tea, often considered the healthiest of all. Its distinctive flavour and aroma have won many admirers. It also offers a wealth of nutrients associated with benefits for body and mind. Discover why at least one daily cup of this green infusion could become a welcome habit.
Green tea as an alternative to coffee — fact or myth?
With its high theine content, green tea provides energy and stimulation. Can it replace a little black coffee? Definitely! Theine has effects similar to coffee's caffeine. But preparation matters, particularly brewing time. For an energising green tea, steep for no more than two or three minutes. During that time, the theine we want enters the infusion. Beyond that, the tea is associated with the opposite effect: relaxation and, eventually, sleepiness.
A cup of green tea works well at work or while studying. Theine supports learning, thinking and concentration, making the drink popular with pupils and students preparing for tests and exams. Green tea is also an alternative to energy drinks.
Green tea as an ally against blemishes
This tea can support skin and even hair condition, as discussed in Tea as a cosmetic — homemade beauty ideas. Green tea is rich in polyphenols, which help counter free radicals that negatively affect skin. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties support blemish-prone skin. Regularly drinking the infusion at least twice a day is associated with cleansing effects and improved skin radiance and elasticity. If you want to help delay skin ageing naturally and retain a youthful, radiant appearance, it is worth considering.
Green tea and unwanted weight
Green tea is hugely popular with people trying to lose unwanted weight. Regular consumption can support fat burning. Of course, tea alone will not solve excess weight: it is only a natural supporting addition. For noticeable results, combine it with a balanced diet and physical activity.
The compound EGCG deserves particular attention. It is associated with faster fat oxidation and using fat for energy. It is no accident that green-tea extract appears in many supplements intended to support fat burning.
Green tea — allow yourself a moment of relaxation
Longer brewing, beyond three minutes, or a second infusion produces a drink associated with relaxing, soothing and calming effects. Tannins and polyphenols enter the infusion and bind the theine. A cup therefore seems an excellent way to unwind after work, relax with a book or soothe the nerves.
Green tea can offer many benefits, but that does not mean drinking it by the litre or without restraint. A safe daily amount is two to three cups.
Good-quality green tea is essential
Do you pay attention to quality when buying tea for yourself or as a gift? Let us be honest: many people still choose tea bags instead of the much better loose-leaf option. Good teas and blends are now easy to find in local tea shops and online.
Our shop offers classic loose-leaf Sencha, Genmaicha with roasted rice and jasmine green tea. A distinctive choice is our own blend of green tea with freeze-dried strawberries, rose and lavender.
Explore our tea range and decide which one to try first!