Chinese Green Tea

Chinese Green Tea

Green tea is a type of tea made with the leaves of Camellia Sinesis, which only go through minimal oxidation during process. Green tea is originated from China, but it has widespread to other countries in Asia as well as to the West.

From medical study, it shows that green tea has many health benefits. Green tea as compared to black or white tea, contains the highest concentration of antioxidants called polyphenols. The antioxidants in green tea may help to prevent atherosclerosis, particularly coronary disease. Besides, research also shows that green tea is able to lower total cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol in people. Most importantly, studies show that the antioxidants in green tea may help to prevent cancer and stop their progression

There are many types of green tea due to different growing conditions, processing and harvesting time. The most well known and famous green tea from China is LongJing Tea (Dragon Well Tea) from Hangzhou. LongJing Tea is mostly produced by hand and has been renowned for its high quality. It is called the national drink of China and oftenly used to serve important guests.

Another good and famous Chinese green tea is Bi Luo Chun, also known as Green Snail Spring. It has delicate appearance, fruity taste, floral aroma, snowy white hairs and early cropping. Bi Luo Chun is grown in Jiangsu Province, and the most esteemed Bi Luo Chun is still to be found in the Dong Ting Mountain.

The other types of green teas include Xin Yang Mao Jian, Da Fang, Hou Kui, and Tun Lu, are all good and famous green tea you can find from China.

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