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The practice of drinking Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) was brought to Japan
by monks returning from their studies at the great Zen monostaries of 12th century
China. For them, tea functioned as an aid to meditation, as a health aid, and
as a tool to propagate Zen.
As the years went by, tea and the reason for drinking it changed, but it never
went out of fashion. Today, Green Tea is one of the three major non-acloholic
beverages in the world. Green Tea is a typical non-fermented tea that is enjoyed
by many and is immensley popular in Japan. It is utilzed as both a daily beverage
and as a healthful drink.
Green Tea contains a rich natural source of polyphenols and bioflavonoids.
Recent studies have identified the valuable active constituents of Green Tea
and continue to review its historical uses.
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The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag in a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten.
