Camellia Theifera - (Green Tea)

Camellia Theifera - (Green Tea)

Benefits:

  • It possesses different classes of chemical compounds, including polyphenols, alkaloids, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids.
  • It has anti cancer, antioxidant, anti hypercholesterolic, and antimicrobial properties.
  • Green tea behaves as a potent anti-cancer, owing to its polyphenolics, which are effective against various chemical induced carcinogen, in addition to their pronounced effect on tumour suppression.
  • Green tea is also effective against various bacteria that cause dental caries, such as Escherichia coli, Streptococcus salivarius, and Streptococcus mutans.
  • It’s photo helps and relieving skin damage and promotes sound healing.

 

Geographical Distribution

China, India, and Sri Lanka are the biggest tea-producing countries. Green teas (Indian) are grown mostly in tea estates in Darjeeling (West Bengal). Green tea grown at the high-altitude in Darjeeling have a special astringent flavor to them, whereas Nilgiri green teas grown in South India have distinct vegetal notes with a stronger taste.