Green Loose Leaf Tea

Want to try green tea? There is such a variety of green teas that you need to try them all. Start with the popular Chunmee, or the Bang Bang Mint for something slightly different. We love how refreshing they are. A green tea at ten resets my day.

Green tea leaves are enjoyed for their delicate, fresh and clean taste. Originating in China, green tea undergoes minimal manipulation, with the focus being on preventing oxidation in order to preserve the natural green colour. As a result they are less oxidised than black and oolong tea, but more so than white tea. Drink between 3 and 5 cups of green tea a day to enjoy their health benefits. 

As a delicate tea, green teas need to be steeped in water that has cooled from boiling; too high a temperate will result in bitter leaves.

Green tea has been shown to help boost your metabolism and burn body fat. The main health benefits of green tea are that they:

• provide protection against cancer - although experts state evidence remains inconclusive
• help prevent colds and flu symptoms
• help prevent cardiovascular disease
• give relief of menopausal symptoms