Well-known for its incredible medicinal properties, green tea is a truly miraculous beverage. Packed with antioxidants, it has been shown to lower the "bad" cholesterol and may promote cardiovascular health, improve physical and mental performance.

  Although obtained from the same plant as other types of teas, green tea does not undergo the same withering and oxidation process as black or oolong varieties, hence its more subtle color. Thanks to that, it may contain much higher amounts of polyphenols (antioxidants) and less caffeine, making an excellent and healthy choice for people sensitive to that stimulant.

The origins of green tea are attributed to China, the cradle of tea traditions and medicinal applications, but the magical drink quickly gained popularity in other countries. One of the famous legends claim that around the year 1190, a Zen priest returned to Japan with tea seeds after having studied Buddhist temples and rituals in China; using his experience, he taught the tea ceremony to his fellow countrymen as a way of connection and meditation.