So, we’ve established there are lots of different teas and even more tea drinkers, but there’s one tea in particular that we’re going to focus on in this article, and that’s green tea. Whether you're new to green tea or a seasoned sipper, knowing a bit about the different varieties will make it easier to choose the right option. Sencha is perhaps the most common variety and a great starting point for beginners. There's also gyokuro (a sweeter variety), matcha, and many more.

Arfin S, Jha NK, Jha SK, et al. Oxidative stress in cancer cell metabolism. Antioxidants (Basel). 2021;10(5):642. doi:10.3390/antiox10050642 Matcha contains more caffeine than green tea. While some caffeine may be beneficial, too much can have adverse effects, such as increasing the heart rate ( 1, 13).Vitamins and minerals found in green tea are also minimal. A few that can be found in small quantities include:

Pang, J., et al. (2016). Green tea consumption and risk of cardiovascular and ischemic related diseases: A meta-analysis [Abstract].Teramoto M, et al. (2023). Coffee and green tea consumption and cardiovascular disease mortality among people with and without hypertension. Gentle sencha steaming and pan firing creates this refreshing, earthy blend which retains its natural, distinctive flavour. Abe SK, Inoue M. Green tea and cancer and cardiometabolic diseases: a review of the current epidemiological evidence. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2021;75(6):865-876. doi:10.1038/s41430-020-00710-7 Try mixing green tea with other healthy ingredients such as lemongrass, ginger, and mint. Adding these simple ingredients doesn’t only help mix things up, but ginger helps to aid menstrual cramps, while lemongrass can help with detoxing. Here are some recipes to try: Lemon Grass and Ginger Green Tea Liu, K., et al. (2013). Effect of green tea on glucose control and insulin sensitivity: A meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials.

Herbal green teas: Choose from ginger, mint, jasmine, or lotus flower for soothing, refreshing, or floral results. Zhang J, Wang A, Zhang X, et al. Association between tea consumption and cognitive impairment in middle-aged and older adults. BMC Geriatr. 2020;20(1):447. doi:10.1186/s12877-020-01848-6Hidese S, Ogawa S, Ota M, et al. Effects of l-theanine administration on stress-related symptoms and cognitive functions in healthy adults: a randomized controlled trial. Nutrients. 2019;11(10):2362. doi:10.3390/nu11102362 Each 30-gram bag contains 15 to 30 servings. Many prepared matcha drinks at coffee shops can contain upwards of 30 grams of sugar, so whisking your own matcha at home can help to control your added sugar intake. Try mixing matcha powder with steamed milk (or your favorite non-dairy milk) for a delicious matcha latte. Ma YH, et al. (2020). Associations of green tea consumption and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease pathology in cognitively intact older adults: The CABLE study.