Green Tea

Chinese folklore relates that as long ago as 2700 years BC a single blossom from a camellia plant floated on a gentle breeze into the Emperor Shen Nung's hot drnking water.; the resulting infusion being quickly recognised as a powerful and heady brew.

The ancient Chinese knew green tea principally as an aid to digestion and as a de-toxifying agent - these functions combining to produce a powerful general tonic effect.

But in addition to these traditional uses, attention in the West has now focussed on the potential value of Chinese green tea in fighting the so-called lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, which are now so tragically common in our supposedly affluent society.

There's now good evidence that Chinese green tea is so rich in polyphenols ( a powerful type of antioxidant) that just a few small cups a day can provide tremendous benefits. So there's really no need for it to replace your other favourite drinks..

it's true that traditional green tea does contain a little caffeine. But simply replace a mug of your standard morning coffee with a cup or two of green tea and your overall caffeine intake will stay about level.

But better still, why not try out one of the de-caffeinated varieties now readily available. And you can now get these in range of highly palatable flavours too!