Many experts believe that green tea has the potential to help people lose weight. In fact, some preliminary studies among rodents have shown that green tea may promote weight loss. However, more research must be done before any conclusions may be drawn. Therefore, although there is evidence that shows that green tea might help some animals lose weight, it is unclear as of now if humans will lose weight by consuming this drink (or any concentrated version of it). In addition, the mice that were tested consumed the equivalent of seven or more cups a day.http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20080123/green-tea-may-ward-off-weight-gain

Many diet products exist that contain green tea, but like many over the counter diet pills it is unclear whether or not they deliver what they promise. However, green tea is a healthy beverage that can benefit the body in other ways.http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/green-tea/NS_patient-green_tea/DSECTION=evidence

Green tea comes from the Camelia sinesis plant, and the leaves are dried after harvesting. This is the same plant from which other teas, such as black tea and oolong tea, but the processing method is different.http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/green-tea/NS_patient-green_tea Green tea has been consumed since ancient days in many parts of Asia, including China, Japan and India.http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/green-tea-000255.htm Currently, most of the green tea produced hails from India and Sri Lanka.http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/green-tea/NS_patient-green_tea

Green tea is used for ceremonial purposes, as well as medicinal purposes in some cultures. There are many varieties of green tea, including matcha green tea.

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