Science is proving that there are many specific positive effects of this tea. These benefits are due to the antioxidants present in the green which have shown positive effects in:
- Reducing cholesterol
- Having an anti-inflammatory effect
- Reducing blood lipids (fat)
- Improving blood vessel function
- Providing protection against cardiovascular disease
- Inhibiting the growth of cancers in the early stages
- Limiting the plaque buildup in Alzheimer's disease
- Having antibacterial properties
- Aiding digestive, skin, respiratory & dental health
- Aiding weight loss by inducing a thermogenic effect which helps to burn fat

Why is green tea so much healthier than other teas? The steaming process used to produce green tea maintains more of its beneficial nutrients. By contrast the fermenting process used to produce the more common black teas consumed in the West destroy those nutrients.

From its discovery, green tea has been renowned for its pharmacological properties. While green tea is not classified as a medicine, it does contain substances that are as effective. It is ranked as a leading health-giving substance in traditional Chinese medicine.