And that's when it all started. A common drink in the Eastern world for centuries, green tea's popularity is only recently rising in the Western world. What they've instinctively known for hundreds of years, we are only beginning to discover. We all know there's something magical about sitting down with a cup of tea, sipping away at the brew, that relaxes the tension, eases the mind and gives even just five minutes of escape. Even science has turned to tea, unlocking its physiological benefits and finding amazing results.
Green tea is favored for continuous studies.
Any consumer can be easily confused by the rows and rows of boxes and varieties of tea. So let's clear up some of the clouds. Green tea is steamed, baked or pan heated to prevent oxidation and thus, the leaves remain green. Oolong tea is partially fermented. Oxidation is cut short so the leaves are black only on the edges.