Today I am going to tell you about another interesting product of green tea – Green Tea Perfume. I was amazed to discover that green tea perfume has been around for several centuries and many cultures have used this perfume . Green tea perfume revitalizes and opens your senses through the sense of smell. Although there are several other products to enjoy the green tea perfume like skin care products, body wash etc. I will take up these products later and today I am going to talk about the green tea perfume only.

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There is a another great way of enjoying the green tea in a different form – make a green tea smoothie and enjoy the health benefits. The recipe for preparation of a green tea smoothie is simple and healthy at the same time. You can either use powdered green tea or brew fresh green tea with tea bags.

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As it happens with any food product – it requires specific environmental conditions and persoanl skills to get the best of the product, the same goes for green tea as well. Hence, you will see green tea selling for as low as $1 and as high as a few thousand dollars. So, what makes this ‘premium’ tag associated with a few varieties of green tea ? Let me be clear at this point of time that mere labelling of the the green tea packets with words like “premium” or “authentic” or “exotic” does not make it so and there are a few factors which determine so. Here, I list a few of them :
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Green tea seed Oil is used as an edible/cooking oil and to nurture dry skin. Seeds from Camellia tea plants on the mountainous hillside tea plantations are harvested and then air dried. The pods’ interior seeds are gently pressed, genereally by physical press technology for their beneficial oil. The oil which is generated as a result is golden yellow in color and is no different that other edible oils in looks.
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Now that I have preached a bit of green tea, I think it is time to take stock of another version of green tea – Organic Green Tea. With the trend towards eating and living healthier, organic version of food is gaining popularity across the world.

So, what is organic food ? Organic food is one which is not genetically modified. Organic foods have to meet to certain production standards, they are grown without using fertilizers, pesticides, human waste, or sewage sludge. Also, use of ionizing radiation is not allowed. Organic food producer needs to take certification from the food department of the country and has to go through random checks to keep the “organic food” certification. Needless to say, the produce yield is lower, which results in higher cost of the organic food,

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Caffeine is the world’s most widely consumed legal psychoactive stimulant drug and is found in varying quantities in the fruits, leaves etc., where it acts as a natural pesticide, helping those plants. It is most commonly consumed by humans in form of various food and drinks containing products derived from cacao or tea. In humans, caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulant and helps temporarily ward off drowsiness, thereby restoring alertness. Beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks and energy drinks enjoy great popularity.
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To be honest with you, initially I could not develop the taste of green tea. It’s taste was much more bitter than I could handle. Little later did I realize that the fault was not with the tea but with the way I used to brew it. Once I learned to brew the green tea, there was no looking back. I drink green tea twice or thrice in a day and here I present the Art of Brewing Green Tea before you.
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As I continued to lecture about green tea, a friend of mine came up with this very simple basic question: What is tea ? So, I thought before I go ahead further with details about green tea, let me take a moment to explain what is tea. I referred to dictionary and the definition which came up was “the dried and prepared leaves of a shrub, Camellia sinensis, from which a somewhat bitter, aromatic beverage is prepared by infusion in hot water.” Hence, I added “revealed” to the topic as if I discovered something

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Green Tea is known to have several amazing benefits. Here I list a few of them.

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History :

With all the buzz surrounding the green tea, it gives an impression that green tea is a recent phenomena. You will be amazed to know that it has a history, which dates back as much as 5000 years. Green tea has been known in China, Japan and India for several centuries. However, it was not a major Asian export item until the past few years. So, here’s a bit of history of the same. Enjoy reading  with a cup of green tea !
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Introduction :
It is very likely that you would have been associated only with black tea by now. Green tea has been making all the news lately, for all the distinct benefits it has over it’s cousin black tea or oolong. All these belong to the same plant, Camellia sinensis, but differ in their processing. Unlike the black tea, green tea is not fermented, which results in a lighter flavor. As a result of a shorter processing time, the beneficial chemicals remain intact. In fact, green tea contains the highest concentration of antioxidants. And if you were not aware, antioxidants help you live longer and healthier. Another good thing about green tea is that it helps fight mental and physical fatigue, helps prevent blood clotting tendencies, lower blood cholesterol levels, regulation of blood sugar levels and in the fight against cancer. One of the reasons for it’s growing popularity is that it helps aid wight loss.
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