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Japanese Green Tea come directly
from Japan,
Uji region, the birthplace of
Japanese Green Tea.
About 1200 years
ago in Japan, green tea was highly
valued and treasured as precious
medicine. With the advent of new
harvesting and processing
techniques, it soon became the
country's most popular beverage.
Today, Japanese green tea's health
benefits are widely known not only
in Japan, but around the world.
Positive
Effects of Japanese Green
Tea
Catechin
(Tannin)
Catechin, also
called Tannin, is a bioflavonoid that
has both antiviral and antioxidant
qualities. It helps to prevent cancer
by inhibiting the growth of cancer
cells. Catechin also has many
positive cholesterol-lowering effects.
It helps to clear blocked veins and
arteries, allowing your blood to flow
more smoothly. Some studies show
that Catechin may help prevent
strokes, heart attacks, blood clots
and even heart disease. Amazingly,
Catechin also protects the entire
body from oxidative damage due to
free radicals and other toxins in our
environment.
Tea leaves create Catechin to
protect themselves from ultraviolet
rays. So although all Japanese teas
contain Catechin, those grown in full
sunlight such as Sencha have the
most Catechin.
Catechin is extracted best in
water with a temperature of over
167 - 176F (75 - 80C).
The
following is a list of the beneficial
effects of Catechin:
Removing
free radicals (activated
oxygen)
 Free radicals (activated oxygen)
are powerful oxidizing agents in the
body which are known to cause a
wide variety of diseases, aging, and
wrinkles. Free radicals increase by
overexposure to ultraviolet rays,
aging, smoking, and too much
drinking. If you want to remove free
radicals that have been created in
your body, you may do this by
consuming foods that have strong
antioxidant properties. Catechin and
Vitamin C are well known
antioxidants. Japanese green tea
contains both Catechin and Vitamin
C. It is beneficial to drink Japanese
green tea to remove these harmful
free radicals.
Reducing
cholesterol
Too much cholesterol is known to
cause arteriosclerosis, myocardial
infarction (heart attack), and
cerebral infarction (stroke).  But not
all cholesterol is bad or unhealthy. LDL cholesterol is bad and HDL
cholesterol is good. Too much LDL
cholesterol can cause cells in the
body to oxidize and cause
arteriosclerosis. Catechin, which is
found in Japanese green tea, blocks
the formation of bad LDL cholesterol
and therefore is helpful in
preventing arteriosclerosis. Not only
does the Catechin in Japanese green
tea prevent bad LDL cholesterol
from forming, but it increases good
HDL cholesterol levels in the body as
well.
Reducing
fat
Many studies have shown that
ingesting Catechin promotes healthy
energy consumption in the body of
human beings and animals - and
reduces fat in the body and
digestive system. It has also been
reported that Catechin absorbed into
the blood stream reaches cells in
the liver and works to promote fat
metabolism.
Antibacterial
and sterilizing
Catechin has strong antibacterial
and sterilizing effects on germs and
bacteria. It has even been found to
have the effect of sterilizing germs
(NRSA) that cause infections in
hospitals, so Catechin is beneficial to
ward off infection and sickness in
this way as well.
Antiviral
Studies have shown that Catechin
can also prevent viral infections.
Gargling with Japanese green tea
has been shown to prevent influenza
and the common cold and also helps
to relieve symptoms of influenza
and the common cold such as sore
throat, cough, and nasal
congestion.
Moderating
allergies
Catechin has an effect of
moderating allergies (including
airborne pollen/mold allergies and
dermatitis). It is recognized that
Catechin moderates the symptoms
of allergies including itching and
sneezing.
Oral
care
Catechin is an effective
deodorant and general sterilizing
agent. A cup of Japanese tea after a
meal prevents the growth of germs,
which cause periodontal disease and
halitosis (bad breath).
Preventing
cavities
Catechin is effective in preventing
dental cavities. Catechin prevents
existing cavities from becoming
larger by balancing the enzymes
found in the cavity area. By
reducing harmful acids in the mouth
which can destroy the tooth enamel,
Catechin also works to protect the
enamel and keep your teeth healthy
and strong.
Theanine
(Teanin)
Tea is the only
plant that makes the amino acid
Theanine, also known as Teanin or
L-Theanine. Theanine stimulates
alpha brain waves, which are
associated with a relaxed but alert
mental state. It helps relax the
mind, allowing one to focus on the
task at hand. Catechin is bitter and
Theanine is sweet. These two
elements create a perfect balance of
taste.
Controlled experiments have
shown that Theanine has a positive
effect on the mind and improves
memory by increasing Dopamine
levels. The experiments also show
that alpha brain waves increase 40
minutes after consuming Theanine.
People can take advantage of their
full mental capabilities when they
are relaxed. So try a cup of green
tea 40 minutes before work or
study!
You might wonder how a cup of
green tea, which contains so much
caffeine, can be relaxing. The
answer is Theanine. Theanine
tempers the effects of caffeine,
which can cause nervousness or
excitability (as you might find with
coffee) and works to relax the mind.
So, although much caffeine is
included in green tea, green tea
does not cause nervousness or
excitability because of
Theanine.
Much Theanine is found in tea
leaves of Ichibancha (the first pick
of the year) and Karigane (made
from the stems of high grade tea).
Gyokuro and Matcha are especially
rich in Theanine because the tea
leaves are grown in defused sunlight
before harvest.
Theanine is equally extracted
both in low and high
temperatures.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C,
Catechin, and Vitamin E work
together to enhance immune
function. These three nutrients also
help to make your skin more
beautiful by reducing blemishes,
wrinkles and sun damage. Vitamin C
found in green tea is water-soluble,
and the heat used in brewing tea
does not reduce its potency.
Caffeine
The mild caffeine
in green tea has been found to
increase cognitive performance,
alertness, and energy. It can also
help with weight loss through its
stimulating and mild diuretic effects.
The green teas with the highest
caffeine content are Matcha,
Gyokuro and Sencha. Houjicha
(Bancha) and Genmaicha have the
lowest caffeine content.
Bioflavonoids
The bioflavonoids
found in green tea help to keep your
teeth and gums healthy. You can
gargle with green tea after brushing
your teeth to kill germs and prevent
bad breath.
Minerals
Tea is rich in
minerals, including manganese,
potassium and calcium, which help
to alkalinize the blood, regulate the
heartbeat, and build strong teeth
and bones.
Ingesting
Beneficial Constituents
 With all Japanese
teas (Gyokuro, Sencha, Genmaicha,
and Houjicha) except for Matcha,
you can ingest large amounts of the
beneficial constituents by brewing
three times. It is said that 30% to
50% of the constituents are
extracted into water by brewing tea
leaves three times.
Matcha is ground
into powder and completely
dissolved in water when brewed
(prepared), therefore you drink the
whole constituents of the tea leaves
and ingest all of the healthful
nutrients without throwing away the
leaves as one does with other teas:
Gyokuro, Sencha, Genmaicha, and
Houjicha. Besides, by drinking
Matcha you can also ingest oil
soluble constituents (Vitamin A,
Vitamin E, Beta-carotene, etc.),
which are not extracted into water
when brewed.
To brew one cup
of tea (Gyokuro, Sencha,
Genmaicha, and Houjicha), about 3
to 4g (0.11 to 0.14oz) of tea leaves
are used. To prepare one bowl (cup)
of Matcha, about 2g (0.07oz) of tea
leaves are used. So, if you are
interested in ingesting constituents
efficiently, you can most efficiently
ingest constituents by drinking
Matcha, more so than with other
teas.
After Teatime:
Tips for Used Tea Leaves
Even after
teatime, used tea leaves can benefit
your daily life!
Deodorizer
Green tea leaves
have an amazing deodorizing effect.
For example, you can burn dried
used tea leaves as incense. The
smoke will eliminate odors and
make your room smell fresh. You
can also put dried used tea leaves in
your shoes to remove bad odors.
Odors on cooking equipment like
cutting boards and cooking pots can
be removed by wiping them with
damp used tea leaves.
Antirust
Wiping a steel pot
or knife with used tealeaves can
prevent the item from rusting.
Tannin, an ingredient of green tea,
makes an anti-rust coating on the
surface of steel.
Antiseptic
Tea leaves have
an antiseptic and astringent effect.
You can gargle with green tea to kill
germs or use as a topical antiseptic
or astringent to keep your skin
beautiful and healthy.
Traditionally,
Japanese people used cloth soaked
in Houjicha as baby wipes to keep
the baby's skin clean and soft.
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