So many of us need that morning coffee to get us through our day. One estimate says that 85% of US adults enjoy up to two cups of coffee daily. That being said, not everyone loves the taste or the side effects of coffee. The caffeine jitters and the trouble sleeping can be stressful. Looking for an alternative that will give you the energy boost without as many side effects? Green tea is a popular and tasty and it also has three times less caffeine than coffee as well as additional health benefits.
Looking to switch from coffee to green tea or just want to have more green tea during the day? Here's our guide to everything you need to know about the benefits and the process of making the change to green tea.
Green tea 101
Green tea has a long history dating back to about 3000 BC in China. Its beginnings as a medicinal beverage led to green tea becoming one of the world's most popular drinks; the global tea market is now worth over $300 billion.
Green tea is an unoxidized tea that comes from the camellia sinensis plant. It grows in Asia, primarily in China and Japan. The tea leaves are plucked and then heated to prevent oxidation and preserve catechins, a natural flavonoid compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Leaves are then rolled and dried, though the processing method can differ depending on region.
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A few popular types of green tea include:
Matcha
Sencha
Moraccan mint
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