What is green tea and why is it so popular? Green tea contains a powerful antioxidant called EGCG not found in other teas. Both green tea and black tea come from the same plant, but black teas don’t retain the EGCG antioxidant due to the processing method of the tea.
Green tea is steamed, which prevents the oxidization of the EGCG compound whereas Black and Oolong teas are fermented so the EGCG is converted into other, less effective compounds. This is not to say that the other teas aren’t good for you though! Better tea than soda or sugary juices wouldn’t you say?
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