Green tea: all about the benefits and harms for the human body

15.05.2023 07:20

Green tea is a drink whose healing properties were known in ancient China. Indeed, this tea strengthens nerve cells, has cleansing properties, and improves well-being.

The divine drink, as the ancients called it, contains a huge number of vitamins and microelements. Let's take a closer look at the miraculous properties of green tea.

It protects against colds, strengthening the immune system. Some minerals contained in green tea increase male potency. Positive properties affecting the digestive system of the body are also known.

The huge number of useful properties of the drink complements the ability to "remove" cancer cells from the body, which is very relevant these days. If you drink green tea without adding sugar, you can strengthen the enamel of your teeth due to the fluoride content.

Green tea also benefits from reducing the risk of vascular diseases. Thanks to its beneficial property of improving metabolism, this drink helps to lose weight.

Cup
Photo: Pixabay

Thanks to the beneficial properties of vitamin P, green tea strengthens blood vessels and helps fight allergies.

If you brew tea in bags, you can also stumble upon a deception, because it is quite difficult to see the contents. But after use, it is very convenient to deal with infectious eye diseases by applying a bag to a closed eye.

As is known, life expectancy in China is quite high. And the favorite drink is green tea with milk. This drink is absorbed much better, the harmful properties of caffeine are neutralized by milk, which means there is more benefit than separately.

There is a somewhat erroneous belief that green tea helps burn cellulite. The nutritious leaves of this drink will not allow you to lose weight excessively.

Theine contained in green tea is much more useful than caffeine. It allows you to perk up without harmful effects on the body. Vitamin B stimulates the activity of the brain and nerve endings.

Green tea also lowers blood pressure, and what's more, it does so gently and harmlessly. Therefore, people with low blood pressure should not drink this drink.

How to brew green tea correctly

To prepare a truly healthy drink, you should heat the water, but not bring it to a boil (60-95 *C). Boiling water can destroy all the benefits of green tea. Water should not be taken from the tap, as hard water can destroy useful substances.

Next, brew the tea in a proportion of 1 teaspoon of tea leaves per glass of water. Let the drink steep for about three minutes under the lid.

You shouldn't brew it longer, as it may become bitter. It's best to brew the tea in clay pots. You can sweeten it slightly. Now it's time to enjoy a pleasant drink that is good for your soul and body. Remember, drinking cold tea is not only not tasty, but also not healthy!

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor