Firefan Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/articles...ea-benefits.htm Anti-cancer, cholesterol, blood preassure, anti-aging, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, immune sytem booster, super-anti-oxidant, oral health, anti-allergy, fatloss The list is long - and even if only half of it turns out to be true it is a cheap and refreshing way to stay healthly - just don't expect those bottled teas to do much. Brew a strong cup at home - preferably the raw boxed (not bags as been grinded too much) ones. Now if only I could find those tea eggs we always used at home...? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 (edited) So does that mean Lipton tea bags aren't very good for this? Would like to wean myself off of coffee (cafeine). I thought the tannic acid in tea was a problem. Edited December 2, 2005 by tywais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 tea bags tannic acid could make constipation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh101 Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I like the new avatar bambi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefan Posted December 2, 2005 Author Share Posted December 2, 2005 (edited) Well - green tea seems to have more of the beneficial effects than black teas like normal Lipton(note; they make green tea too though!) which loses a lot of the effects through the fermentation process. (Green tea being turned into black tea actually). Cheers! HOT avatar Bambina! That should get those PMs flowing! Edited December 2, 2005 by Firefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_too_mut Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 just don't expect those bottled teas to do much. Brew a strong cup at home - preferably the raw boxed (not bags as been grinded too much) ones. Now if only I could find those tea eggs we always used at home...? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Japanese drink bottled green tea from Coca Cola all the time, nobody bothers to brew it. There is no (or I don't know of) sugared green tea here. In Bangkok, there are 30+ brands and I know of only 2 that are not sweetened with sugar or cordial. My habbit when first came to Japan was 5-6 diet cokes a day. A year ago started drinking green tea and totally lost interest in coke. Now I'm, on 2.5L of green tea a day, Japanese tell me more than that may impact my sleep. I have no health issues so I can't say if the tea is doing anything good to me but like to drink it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegha Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 (edited) Check this link http://www.green-tea-benefit.com/ It's not that black tea is particularly bad for you, it's not! It's just that green tea is better. Fewer tannins, less caffine, etc. Also the choice is better. I have a dozen different types of green tea, there's one for every occasion. If you worried about caffine, just throw the first brew away and the second brew is far better. That's another benefit, with the higher quality teas to will get 2-3 brews. Also try to get 'first flush Darjeeling' for the tastiest cuppa ever! Edited December 2, 2005 by suegha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galt67 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 I've seen 'green tea' in a capsule form--Does that have same effect as drinking it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 (edited) I've seen 'green tea' in a capsule form--Does that have same effect as drinking it? Having tea in a capsule is like wearing a condom, same effect but not as enjoyable. Edited December 4, 2005 by tywais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefan Posted December 4, 2005 Author Share Posted December 4, 2005 I actually take a capsule (corresponds to 2-3 cups normally) too as the studies I have seen suggest best effect when drinking 3-5 cups a day and I generally get only 1-2. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 I actually take a capsule (corresponds to 2-3 cups normally) too as the studies I have seen suggest best effect when drinking 3-5 cups a day and I generally get only 1-2. Cheers! Can you get them in Thailand? Seen a few health stores here in Chiangmai and will take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefan Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 GNC has them - but a bit expensive - but also saw local brands (some mixed with chili for increased metabolism I believe) that were very resonably priced. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_too_mut Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I actually take a capsule (corresponds to 2-3 cups normally) too as the studies I have seen suggest best effect when drinking 3-5 cups a day and I generally get only 1-2. Cheers! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Try this capsules - in the form of ice cream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I started drinking green tea when I stopped smoking as i associated coffee with fags. Now I prefer it. I didnt know it has any health benefits though. I'll enjoy drinking it even more now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Maiden Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I actually take a capsule (corresponds to 2-3 cups normally) too as the studies I have seen suggest best effect when drinking 3-5 cups a day and I generally get only 1-2. Cheers! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Try this capsules - in the form of ice cream! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ice creammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 red wine has the same effect as green tea and tastes a lot better :- ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 One striking effect of drinking green tea in quantity is that your stools go bright green! (and I'm not talking about the ones in your favorite bar...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 The most recent studies suggest the health benefits of black and green tea are about the same. sources: http://www.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstr...pe2=tf_ipsecsha http://www.teamuse.com/article_030501.html http://www.gilroydispatch.com/lifestyles/c...ew.asp?c=170636 http://www.happyherbalist.com/differences.htm Of course the latest among faddists is white tea, said to be even 'better' than green tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 just don't expect those bottled teas to do much. Brew a strong cup at home - preferably the raw boxed (not bags as been grinded too much) ones. Now if only I could find those tea eggs we always used at home...? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Japanese drink bottled green tea from Coca Cola all the time, nobody bothers to brew it. There is no (or I don't know of) sugared green tea here. In Bangkok, there are 30+ brands and I know of only 2 that are not sweetened with sugar or cordial. My habbit when first came to Japan was 5-6 diet cokes a day. A year ago started drinking green tea and totally lost interest in coke. Now I'm, on 2.5L of green tea a day, Japanese tell me more than that may impact my sleep. I have no health issues so I can't say if the tea is doing anything good to me but like to drink it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah didnt realize what it was until I took a swig of it. (no sugar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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