The Chinese have for the last 4,000 years fitted a miracle into a cup, figuratively. By using green tea, they have gained many health benefits and cured a myriad of health conditions ranging from depression to body aches, among others.

To produce hard evidence regarding the health benefits of green tea, Asia and other western countries have been conducting studies for this purpose. In a journal published in 1994, the National Cancer Institute documented its epidemiological study findings that stated that the consumption of green tea could lower esophageal cancer risks in the Chinese populace by 60 percent.

The green tea draws its health benefits from the Catechin Polyphenols, which are present in the drink. Further, the green tea contains a powerful antioxidant; EpiGalloCatechin Gallate (EGCG), whose health benefits hinder the development of cancer cells, while also destroying existing cancer cells and maintaining healthy body cells. EGCG is found in large proportions in the green tea. It lowers the risk of heart attacks or stroke by preventing the blood from clotting and hence prevents thrombosis. Thrombosis is the major cause of stokes and heart attacks.

A research conducted in Purdue University to show the health benefits of green tea, articulates how the tea halts the development of cancer cells. Further, health benefits of green tea include the improvement of good cholesterol (HDL), against the bad cholesterol (LDL).

When compared with different Chinese tea types, the green tea surpasses them all in the health benefits it harbors. Oolong, black tea and green tea are all products of a plant known as Camellia Sinensis. Green tea however obtains the health benefits from the processing procedures it goes through before it gets to the final consumer. Unlike the other types, makers of green tea simply steam the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant thus preserving the active health benefits from oxidizing. The processing procedures for either the oolong or black tea pass both teas through a fermentation chamber, which transform the EGCG, which holds the health benefit in the green tea plant to oxidize thus loosing some of their health benefits.

The health benefits of green tea goes beyond it medicinal values. Studies conducted in the fitness sector show that green tea helps people burn more calories. Green tea is thus a recommended drink for dieters. In the 1999 issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, states that the health benefits green tea provides helps men using it with caffeine burn more calories as opposed to those taking caffeine or placebo

An additional health benefit of the green tea is its ability to destroy bacteria’s in the body. At such, the green tea acts to prevent tooth decay, food poisoning and other health conditions caused by bacterial infection. Because of the countless health benefits, green tea is perceived as the modern day miracle that fits in a cup.