Your Cup of Green Tea!

With all the products of green tea available in the market today, it is very difficult to choose among them. It could be this, it could be that. Or maybe this one, but how about the other one? If you find yourself in this situation or if you have no idea, you will be surely confused as to which one is the right tea for you. Its hard to find that "cup of tea" you can enjoy and benefit from. Chances are, you may end up buying one product and regretting it later on. And no, this is not one of those try and try until you succeed things in life. You could make the best choice for you now. And believe me, it could be done. Just read through the list I have compiled, and hopefully it will help you make an informed choice as to which to choose among the different green teas.

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The best one there is...

Different people have different preferences and needs so there is no exact answer as to which green tea is the best. But in purchasing, just keep in mind that (1) it should be as natural (organic) as it can get and (2) it should be beneficial to one's health.

(1) By natural, I mean it should, as much as possible, be unflavored and unsweetened. Green teas, or teas in general, should taste good even if no sweeteners and flavorings are added. For if it does not, then something must be wrong with it. Manufacturers, at times, tend to place low quality green leaves in order to gain more profit. Therefore, they use artificial flavorings and sweeteners to mask this deficiency.

(2) It should provide most, if not all, of the benefits green tea can offer. It should have strong anti-oxidant properties, as green teas are known for. Therefore, it should make you feel, but also look younger, such as lessening wrinkles. It should help you feel energized, stress-free and not anxious. It should also help prevent heart ailments, cancer, liver problems and immunity functions. Also, it should help improve memory and brain function. You can also benefit by helping with stomach problems and even tooth decays.

With all these things in mind, let us now look at the 5 main different types of green tea according to the types according to their forms and how they are packaged in the market today.

a. Green tea bags

Green tea bags are for those people who like to take green tea regularly. It is easy to prepare. With no complicated rituals to be done. All you need is a cup, the green tea bags and the hot water and you are all set. It is also ideal for those people that are busy or always on the go.

b. Green Tea Tablets

Just like medicine, green tea tablets are for those who do not like or cannot tolerate the taste of green tea and would just like to take advantage of the health benefits it can offer. These tablets are basically tasteless. It is also for those people who do not have the time to drink green teas on a regular basis.

c. Green Tea Powder

Those taking green tea powder say it has a complex taste and in the mouth, it feels "silky". Green tea powder has also been known to be used for different purposes. Aside from brewing it as a drink, it can also be used as the base for creating that perfect green tea ice cream.

d. Organic Green Tea

Organic teas are known for the combination of natural ingredients. The main advantage organic tea has on other green tea types is it is made from natural ingredients. Meaning, it has been produced without the use of artificial chemicals, pesticides or harmful agents. It uses herbs. And herbs are known to have medicinal properties.

You'll be even amazed that green tea is also available in new forms such as:

e. Green Tea Extract

This type of green tea is a more potent and concentrated type of green tea. It offers you more amounts of anti oxidants and other nutrients that makes green teas famous. This usually comes in liquefied form, which can be mixed with many things - from drinks, bread and even to enjoy a soothing and relaxing bath. Just a word of caution: dilute it for it is very concentrated.

f. Green Tea Diet Pills

Green teas are known to be potent sources of fat burning. Therefore, it can also promote weight loss. It is a good alternative for those always busy and do not have the time to drink green teas and would specifically want to take advantage of green tea's weight loss abilities.

g. Green Tea Gum

These are for those health-conscious who like to chew gum. These products are available in some grocery store or local food suppliers. Additional flavors such as mint or strawberry makes it even viable to other people.

h. Green Tea Mints

An alternative to green tea gums. Other people enjoy it because it is a good way to slowly take in and ingest the beneficial properties of candy. It is also a very good way to prevent tooth decay and eliminate bad breath. 

Country-wise...

Green tea, at present is a worldwide sensation, with almost everyone getting hooked to this delightful drink. Each of them boasts of having the best green teas and each offers a variety of green teas to choose from. Here are some of them.

In China...

• Dragonwell - This tea is known to have a very distinctive shape. It is smooth in appearance and flattened perfectly in the inside vein of the green tea leaf, which can only be done with high skill shaping in a very hot wok. Dragonwell has a distinctive sweet, and rounded flavor. This is probably due to the remains of freshly roasted white corn. It is also described as having a full, nutty and sometimes buttery texture and dry finish. The downside, it is quite expensive and produced limitedly. So beware of imitations circulating in the market.

• Chun Mei or Chun Mee - is another popular green tea in China. This tea, with its literal translation, meaning Precious Eyebrows, is famously grown and produced in the Yunnan province. This green tea is light brewed. Which gives it a lovely amber color. It also has a sort of dusty appearance. It is lightly sweet but more acidic than other types of green teas. It has the taste of plums in resemblance.

In Japan...

• Mancha - is known as the sweetest kind of tea. This type of tea is used in Japanese tea ceremonies. It is quite costly, but is cheaper than China's dragonwell. It has a very nice flavor. It tastes more like a luxury dessert you enjoy and crave for than the usual, regular, everyday tea you're probably used to. It is also the popular flavor used in sweets and in ice creams.

• Sencha - is probably the most popular among green teas. And it is also available in more stores compared to Chinese green teas. Its taste is described as with a bitter-sweet balance and with added spicy complexity. It also has a cheaper version, the Bancha.

In India...

• Assam green tea - it is known to be grown in the northeast part of India. This green tea has a great flavor with just a hint of malt in it with a little of honey. The good thing about this tea is it doe not have any bitter taste. This makes is an excellent choice for all-around purposes.

• Darjeeling green tea - It has a very distinct flavor that other people find very soothing and relaxing. This type of green tea from India has a taste of a hint of flower and it is in a milder body than its black tea counterpart. It is also descriced as grassy, and sometimes musky. It is lighter in color after being brewed- amber. It also emits soft aroma that makes it even better.

In conclusion:

Green tea is very popular. So through the years, many manufacturers try and try to offer a variety of choices available in the market to give consumers the freedom to choose which one fits for them. They come in different packages such as in bags, tablets, organic types and even in gums and candy like appearance. Of the many countries, the main producers for green tea are China, Japan and India. In the end, it is up to you to find out which green tea is your cup of tea.

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