How Much Green Tea Should You Drink?
There are as many answers to this question as there are researches investigating the natural properties of green tea.For example Japanese scientists found that men who drank About ten cups of green tea per day stayed cancer-free for three years longer than men who drank less than three cups(There are about 240-320mg of polyphenols in three cups).Meanwhile,a study by Cleveland's Western Reserve University found that drinking four or more cups of green tea per day can help prevent rheumatoid arthritis and reduce symptoms in individuals who already suffer from disease.And Japanese scientists at the Saitama Cancer Research Institute discovered that there were fewer recurrences of breast cancer,and the disease spread less quickly between women who had five or more cups of green tea daily.
It gets more confusing.A University of California study on the cancer-preventative qualities of green tea concluded that you could probably attain of the desired level of polyphenols by drinking at least two cups per day.On the other hand companies who selling green tea capsules insists that ten cups is necessary amount to get the maximum benefits.
What will be better for you?With all the facts the safer way is to look for four or five cups per day.If you are a real real devotee,by all means drink more;but whether or not you derive all the benefits remains to be determined by the further research.
How to Brew a Cup of Green Tea. Brewing the perfect cup of green tea is a tricky process.If not handled properly,those same polyphenols can ruin all the taste,making the taste a bit grassy,and it is very important to not to overbrew your beneficial cup of green tea.While the best way is to follow manufacurer's instructions for each variety of green tea here are some general instructions:
- use 2-4 grams(appr.1-2 teaspoon) or one bag per cup
- fill a kettle with a cold water and bring to the boil
- once water is boiled allow it to stand for 3 minutes
- pour hot water over your tea bag or tea and let it steep for about 3 minutes,if using a tea bag remove the bag
- allow the tea to cool for three more minutes
- enjoy!
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