Green Tea vs Black Tea ?
Which is Better For You?!
Green tea vs black tea?
The debate continues, but there is really very little to choose in so far as their composition. All tea comes from the same plant Camellia Sinensis, or variations of it, albeit grown in different soils and some variations of climate.
Black teas, Oolong teas, White teas and Green teas differ only in the way they are fermented and the amount of oxidization their leaves are exposed to.
Historically, tea has been around for over 4000 years and has been revered in Eastern countries for its healing and calming powers.
Imported to Western countries via the ancient trading routes across Eurasia, it has been enjoyed worldwide.
Currently green tea is being hailed as the new age 'miracle' drink because of the heath-giving properties in it, being discovered by the medical and scientific communities.
Are you a green or black tea drinker? Please tell us why you think one is better than the other!
The different fermentation processes mean that the leaves are dried naturally for white teas and steamed a little for green. Black tea is fermented for longer.
The result of this is that the very powerful and beneficial antioxidants, polyphenols and catechins in tea, are stronger and better preserved in green tea than in black.
Therefore all of the amazing and considerable health benefits are available in higher concentration.
The only side effects that have been found to result from drinking tea, is that of conditions attached to caffeine intake, such as insomnia, restlessness, anxiety etc.
All tea has less caffeine than coffee, but green tea has less than black, once again due to the fermentation process.
Green tea will not stain your teeth as much as black tea. This is due to the color of the brew being darker with black tea.
However, very little staining will occur with any tea if you perform good, regular oral hygiene.
There is also a taste difference in green tea vs black tea. Some describe green tea as having a 'grassy' aftertaste, but it very much depends on what sort of green tea you are drinking.
Here are some of the most popular Japanese green teas that you may like to try, if you haven't already done so.
All are available at speciality tea stores, online stores and even some at Starbucks!
Matcha
Gyokuro
Sencha
Jasmine Pearls
Dragon Well
There are also many Chinese varieties of green tea often named after the province in which they are cultivated.
They include 'Cloud and Mist', 'Gunpowder', 'Green Fire', 'Rain Flower', 'Silver Needle', 'Bamboo Leaf', 'White Hair' and 'Jade Tip' teas.
The best idea is to get a sampler pack and taste them to see which you like best!
Access the amazing "The Tea Centre" website to browse online and find out about an exceptional range of fine teas.
If you are
in Australia, these can be ordered and in no time at all, you'll be sampling delicious and fragrant teas.
If You Are a Green Tea Drinker, Do You Also Drink Black Tea?
Which do you think is better? Share it and tell us why you would only drink one or other tea - is it just the taste?
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