The fame that green tea is enjoying today has reached across the continents. It originated in China, and from there it travelled across Asia to the Middle East. Recently, it has travelled to the West, bringing the benefits associated with this plant. For many years, it has been the subject of many health studies. Scientists are particularly curious about the health benefits associated with the regular drinking of green tea.
For one thing, it reduced the risk of incurring esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women according to a 1994 study by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Green tea contains a compound that suppresses the emergence of cancer cells. It is also effective in reducing the cholesterol level and in balancing the ratio of good and bad cholesterols.
