Green tea is a relative newcomer to the Western health and fitness world. China and Japan have been enjoying this health boosting beverage for thousands of years but Western studies into the health benefits of green tea did not start until the 1990s.
However, since those initial studies, interest in green tea has skyrocketed and it has now become one of the most popular and widely consumed health drinks on the market.
The current research on green tea suggests that it has the following health benefits:
- Acting as an antioxidant and protecting your body’s cells from dangerous free radicals.
- Lowering blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension.
- Protecting against chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
- Protecting against mental disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and heart disease.
- Stimulating weight loss by increasing fat oxidation and thermogenesis.
Unfortunately, green tea is something of an acquired taste. Many people find it difficult to get used to the strong, vegetal flavor and even those who do like green tea initially, often get bored with the taste. As a result, many people don’t drink as much green tea as they should and miss out on all the benefits it has to offer.
I aim to change that and make green tea something that everyone looks forward to by providing you with 25 health boosting green tea recipes. When choosing these recipes, I’ve tried to make sure there’s something for everyone, so whether you like hot tea, iced tea, cocktails, smoothies or even food, you’re bound to find something that satisfies your taste buds.
If you’re not a fan of regular green tea or you were simply getting bored of its taste, I hope these recipes have changed your mind and convinced you to start enjoying green tea regularly again. Whether you have a daily green tea smoothie, enjoy a cheeky cocktail or even add it to the foods you eat, the important thing is that you’re consuming it every day.
I also strongly encourage you to use these recipes to introduce your friends and family members to green tea. They’re sure to enjoy them and will be surprised that green tea could ever taste this good.
Green Tea Recipes
