Gerry Blaise

Green tea may help increase fat oxidation, meaning it helps turn fat into energy, which can help promote weight loss. This is because green tea is packed with antioxidants called catechins, including one known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which has been shown to increase fat burning, particularly during exercise. Here’s what the research says: A […]

In Japan, tea is the most commonly drunk beverage nationwide, and so there are many types of Japanese tea available. Sencha is the most commonly consumed green tea in Japan. Newly sprouting leaves are harvested early in the harvesting period and are sorted into different grades based on leaf quality. Oxidation (which turns green tea into black tea) […]