Green Tea: Benefits and Brewing

Edaku — Sat, 30 May 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Green tea is one of the most studied beverages in the world, and unlike a lot of trendy foods, its “healthy” reputation actually has research behind it. That said, it’s worth knowing which effects are well supported and which are still tentative, along with how to brew it properly to get the most flavor without unnecessary bitterness.

How green tea differs from black tea

Green and black tea come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis — the difference is in processing. Green tea leaves undergo little to no fermentation, which preserves more catechins, a group of antioxidants that partially break down during the oxidation black tea goes through. Catechins, especially EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), are considered the main source of green tea’s beneficial properties.

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Green Tea: Benefits and Brewing

How green tea differs from black tea