of green tea account for the fact that tea sales in Britain, which have been in decline for decades, are making a comeback with consumers showing a marked preference for green tea in particular.
This fact was reported by the Financial Times in early June, 2009. It went on to say that sales of herbal green teas are expected to be up 25% this year.
Consumers are appreciating the fact that green tea is made up of water, is rich in antioxidants, is hydrating, low in calories, has a low level of caffeine and is very helpful in weight loss .
Fortnum and Mason's tea buyer, Darren Williams, said that the retailer was selling twice as much green tea today as a year ago. Not many of us in the western world understood the health benefits of green tea up until recently.
China has been reaping the benefits of this wonder drink for over 4000 years! The body requires a predominance of a certain level of antioxidants to ensure its smooth functioning. Antioxidants also have the potential to keep the body safe from damages that can lead to cancer.
There are a host of diseases that can be prevented and even remedied by consuming green tea. It can help prevent HIV and cancer, and on its own, improves the immune system in general.
Aging associated diseases like Alzheimers, Parkinsons, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and heart diseases can also be countered by consumption of green tea.
One of the most popular and recent uses is to help with weight loss.
It is very clear that the health effects of green tea make it a necessary addition to your diet.
If you can't drink 4-6 cups a day (that recommended by health experts) then you have a choice of forms in which to consume it; take an extract in a supplement, make a smoothy , have it in tablet form, or as a multivitamin along with other healthy extracts.