Category Archives: Green Tea

L-Theanine: It’s Effects on Mental State

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Robert Barrington

L-theanine is an amino acid found in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). When tea is brewed, L-theanine passes from the tea leaves into the water. Consuming tea therefore provides a source of L-theanine, and studies show that the L-theanine from … Continue reading →

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Another Reason that Green Tea is a Healthy Drink

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Green tea is considered a healthy drink. This is based on a large body of evidence that shows that regular consumption of green tea may have a number of beneficial health effects. In particular, green tea has been shown to … Continue reading →

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Green Tea as An Antidepressant

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Tea (Camellia sinensis) is the most commonly drunk beverage in the world following water. Evidence suggests that tea has particular health effects and these may stem from the polyphenolic antioxidants contained within tea leaves. The most abundant polyphenols in tea … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants in Tea

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Is Tea an Anti-anxiety Drink?

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a complex mixture of chemicals and these have been isolated and characterised. Evidence suggests that tea has a calming effect, and this may relate to the unique chemical composition of the drink. The calming effects of tea may … Continue reading →

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More On Green Tea

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a drink made from the Camellia sinensis plant. After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. Green tea is particularly healthy because of the way it is prepared, and in this regard contains high amounts … Continue reading →

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Fluoride In Herb And Traditional Teas

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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5 Reasons Why A Cup of Tea Is A Good Idea

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea Catechin Chemistry

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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The Carotenoid Content of Green and Black Tea

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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