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Green Tea is, according to legend, where it all began. The story goes that an ancient Chinese Emperor named <a href="https://www.tea-and-coffee.com/blog/who-discovered-tea">Shennong discovered tea</a> some 5,000 years ago. This came about due to him resting underneath an unknown tree with a cup of boiling water to hand. When he awoke, Shennong found that leaves from the branches above had dropped into his drink. An avid herbalist, he decided to try the infusion. To his surprise, he loved it! While this is likely but an age-old tale, it has since inspired millions around the world. It accounts for around 20% of global Tea consumption, with many today choosing <a href="https://www.tea-and-coffee.com/buy-tea/type/green-tea">Green Tea</a> for its health benefits. If you’re interested in how this wonderful beverage could improve your everyday way of life, then read our blogs below. Discover the facts, figures, history and the <a href="https://www.tea-and-coffee.com/blog/benefits-of-green-tea">Benefits of Green Tea</a> right here with us. Afterwards, be sure to browse through our vast selection.

  1. 10 Proven Green Tea Benefits & Side Effects

    10 Proven Green Tea Benefits & Side Effects

    Green tea is renowned for its health benefits. The leaves are loaded with antioxidants and catechins, which have been found to reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol levels, and improve mental alertness. Studies suggest green tea can also help boost the immune system, protect against cancer, and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Green tea benefits have even been linked to Read more...
  2. How to Make a Matcha Latte, Benefits & Nutritional Value

    How to Make a Matcha Latte, Benefits & Nutritional Value

    Matcha lattes are all the rage right now and for good reason! They are delicious, and nutritious and provide a host of health benefits. In this article, we will teach you how to make your matcha latte at home using simple ingredients. We'll also discuss the many benefits of drinking matcha lattes regularly. So what are you waiting for? Get Read more...
  3. 8 Gunpowder Tea Benefits & Side Effects

    8 Gunpowder Tea Benefits & Side Effects

    It doesn’t have to be fireworks night to appreciate Gunpowder Tea benefits. This is a year-round delight, an infusion of unparalleled character and charm, a cuppa that never ceases to impress. While its name might sound explosive, in reality, every sip offers harmony in mind, body and soul. We will be exploring its ability to achieve just that in the Read more...
  4. What Tea Helps Gerd?

    What Tea Helps Gerd?

    We’ve been asked recently, “What Tea helps Gerd?” The topic is worthy of an article dedicated to its discussion, which is what we’re about to explore here. We’ll start by determining the meaning behind the term and how, exactly, it affects people. This will be followed by our recommendation of five types of Tea to combat the condition, each with Read more...
  5. Kashmiri Pink Tea Recipe & Brewing Guide

    Kashmiri Pink Tea Recipe & Brewing Guide

    Kashmiri Pink Tea is as unique in appearance as it is delicious in flavour. It is a traditional Indian and Pakistani infusion that, despite becoming increasingly popular in recent years, deserves even more attention. We intend to offer it just that in the following article. Please keep reading to discover the best Kashmiri Pink Tea recipe, how to make Kashmiri Read more...
  6. Tea Bags on Eyes: What are the Benefits?

    Tea Bags on Eyes: What are the Benefits?

    We’ve all woken up with “bags” under our eyes after a rough night’s sleep, but what about Tea Bags on eyes? The chances are, probably not. Perhaps it’s time to change that, however, as it turns out that doing so could provide tremendous health benefits. This is what we’ll be talking about in the following article, so please keep reading Read more...
  7. How to Make Green Tea Ice Cream at Home

    How to Make Green Tea Ice Cream at Home

    Green Tea is more than just a drink. It is an experience. Brewing up a cuppa is but the beginning, as these remarkable leaves can offer so much more. This is especially the case with Matcha, a Green Tea that has been ground into a fine powder. We’ve previously shown you how to make a Matcha Cheesecake. Now is the Read more...
  8. What Tea is Good for Acid Reflux?

    What Tea is Good for Acid Reflux?

    Nothing ruins a nice meal quite like acid reflux. This common ailment - also known as heartburn - is the bane of many a life, showing up at the least opportune moments and often causing severe discomfort. There are several treatments out there. But you want to know what Tea is good for acid reflux. Ask and you shall receive Read more...
  9. Does Green Tea Help You Lose Weight?

    Does Green Tea Help You Lose Weight?

    There is no easy “fix-all” solution to dropping extra pounds. It takes hard work, determination and, above all else, perseverance. However, you might be wondering, “Does Green Tea help you lose weight?” While it isn’t going to produce miracles, it might, at the very least, offer support alongside a healthy and active lifestyle. Allow us to talk you through the Read more...
  10. Moroccan Mint Tea Benefits, History & Culture

    Moroccan Mint Tea Benefits, History & Culture

    Morocco has a prospering Tea culture steeped in centuries of local history. The country’s best-known infusion is that of Moroccan Mint Tea, which is as delicious as it sounds. We stock it here at The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company. Before you indulge, however, you’ll want to know how to make Moroccan Mint Tea and why it is Read more...
  11. Chinese Tea: Origins, Benefits and More

    Chinese Tea: Origins, Benefits and More

    China is the home of Tea. It was here, some 5,000 years ago, that your favourite morning cuppa was created. The rest is, of course, history. But how and why did Chinese Tea become so popular? When did we start learning about its health benefits? And what else can Loose Leaf Chinese Tea offer today? If you want to know Read more...
  12. Best Time to Drink Green Tea

    Best Time to Drink Green Tea

    Green Tea is a favourite among health-conscious individuals. It contains an abundance of antioxidants capable of improving your wellness in a multitude of ways. This includes (but is not limited to) weight loss promotion, lower cholesterol, enhanced brain function and reduced diabetes risks. Yet did you know that it might depend on when you drink it as to how well Read more...
  13. 5 Best Autumn Teas

    5 Best Autumn Teas

    It’s been a long year already. Now, though, the nights are drawing in and the temperatures are cooling. The trees are changing colour, their leaves falling to the ground; and very soon, we will have the first frosts. Many will be excited for the season ahead, while others will need a pick-me-up along the way. We cater to both camps Read more...
  14. Jasmine Tea Benefits and Side Effects

    Jasmine Tea Benefits and Side Effects

    Few infusions are more floral, aromatic and irresistible than Jasmine Tea. In its most natural form, this beautiful flower has been admired for centuries. When brewed into either Jasmine Green Tea, Jasmine White Tea or Jasmine Herbal Tea, it comes with extraordinary Jasmine Tea benefits. This article will explore some of its finest qualities, including the following: Table of ContentsWhat Read more...
  15. Different Green Tea Types

    Different Green Tea Types

    Did you know there are hundreds, if not thousands, of Green Tea types? From Sencha to Gunpowder; Jasmine to Decaf, Matcha and Organic, the possibilities are nearly endless. While the article below won’t, of course, cover all of them, it’ll aim to showcase the most famous types of Green Tea. Whichever one you choose from the list below, you’ve undoubtedly Read more...
  16. Christmas Loose Teas

    Christmas Loose Teas

    Is it really that time again? Here at The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company, we couldn’t be more excited for Christmas as we get to drink our Christmas Loose Tea. It is, as we all know, a time for love, laughter, and festivities, as well as, of course, being a time to treat yourself with all sorts of Read more...
  17. Is Green Tea Good For Skin?

    Is Green Tea Good For Skin?

    The health benefits of Green Tea cannot be overstated. Studies suggest that this wholesome and invigorating beverage can, among other qualities, improve cardiovascular health and promote weight loss. But is Green Tea good for skin, too? The short answer is yes. However, there is a lot more to this than meets the eye. In this article, we will answer some Read more...
  18. Who Discovered Tea? 

    Who Discovered Tea? 

    Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world after water. In the UK alone, we have 100 million cups of it daily - that’s 36 billion a year! China is the biggest producer, accounting for 22.8% of the world’s Tea exports, worth $1.5 billion USD, in 2016. But how did we get to this point? Where did it Read more...
  19. Can You Drink Green Tea When Pregnant

    Can You Drink Green Tea When Pregnant

    Is it safe to drink Green Tea during pregnancy? There is research for and against Green Tea pregnancy benefits. Some scientists suggest there’s no need to worry; others recommend steering clear of it altogether. What’s the truth? In this article, we will scrutinise the reported, to unearth what it all means. We will answer, once and for all: “is Green Read more...
  20. Green Tea Latte Recipe

    Green Tea Latte Recipe

    Green Tea, the second most consumed Tea in the world, has already won the hearts of many. According to statistics, we drink 600,000 tonnes of it every year! This is an increase of 20% in the last decade alone. Indeed, as its popularity continues to increase, connoisseurs have started experimenting with its flavour - enter Green Tea Latte Recipes! What Read more...
  21. Oolong Tea vs Green Tea

    Oolong Tea vs Green Tea

    Today, Green Tea accounts for 20% of the world’s Tea consumption. Oolong Tea, on the other hand, accounts for less than 2%. In this sense, these two Teas couldn’t be more different, but they also share some similarities. The question begs: which one is better, let's compare the two different tea types this this article, Oolong Tea vs Green Tea Read more...
  22. White Tea vs Green Tea

    White Tea vs Green Tea

    It is no secret these days that Green Tea can improve one’s everyday way of life in a multitude of ways. The studies are out there, and the media can’t get enough of it! We open the newspapers, turn on the television, listen to the radio and there it is: “Green Tea’s extraordinarily health benefits”. Best of all, it’s all Read more...
  23. Matcha Tea vs Green Tea

    Matcha Tea vs Green Tea

    Let’s get one thing cleared up before we get started: most (emphasis on “most”, not all) types of Matcha Tea are Green Tea, meaning that, in other words, we’re talking about the same overall Tea type. However, it surprisingly gets a little more complicated, and that’s why The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company have posed a scenario whereby Read more...
  24. How Much Caffeine in Green Tea

    How Much Caffeine in Green Tea

    Once, people thought little of how much caffeine in Green Tea . In reality, it has only been relatively recently that people have thought about Caffeine at all! Now, however, science has established both the advantages and disadvantages of continuous Caffeine intake day after day after day. These new studies have given rise to numerous questions, most notably: does Green Read more...

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