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It is believed that tea drinking was accepted as a medicinal beverage at first.
Later, the main function of tea was transferred from medical use to drinking use
as a refreshing and thirst-quenching beverage. The custom of tea drinking gradually
became popular over a long period of time.
In recent years, with the advance of modern chemistry, components of tea have
been analyzed and the health effects of green tea have progressed to the point
where there is now scientific confirmation for the saying that 'Tea is a miraculous
drinks for the maintenance of health'. And, it is becoming increasingly clear
that green tea has a broad efficacy in physiological functions. Catechins found
in Japanese green tea are receiving particular attention with regards to the component's
many health benefits.
Physiological functions of Japanese green tea components | |||
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Green tea components | Contents | Functions | |
Catechins | 10~18% | Anti-oxidative action Anti-mutagenic action Enzyme inhibitory action Anti-hyperglycemic action Anti-hypertensive action Anti-bacterial action Anti-viral action |
Radioprotective action Anti-tumor action Anti-hypercholesterolemic action Fat reducing action Anti-ulcer action Bowel modulating action Anti-carious action etc. |
Caffeine
Vitamin C Vitamin B y-amino butyric acid Flavonoids Polysaccharide Fluoride Vitamin E Theanine |
3~4%
150~250m% 1.4m% 0.1~0.2% 0.6~0.7% 0.6% 4~190m% 25~70m% 0.6~2% |
Removal of fatigue and sleepy feeling
Diuretic action
Removal of stress Cold prevention Excitometabolic action of carbohydrates and amino acids Anti-hypertensive action Halitosis prevention Anti-hyperglycemic action Anti-carious action Anti-oxidative action Aging prevention Anti-hypertensive action |
Japanese green tea has various components, such as catechins, caffeine, amino
acids, vitamins, flavonoids, polysaccharides, fluorine, etc. that are an important
for a healthy body.
Recently, in addition to the drinking of tea, wider application for tea and its
components are being developed. And, tea's antioxidative, antibacterial, deodorant
and other properties are being put to use in various fields such as the beverage
market, dietetics and daily life implementation. Now, new types of goods which
are made from tea or its components are becoming increasingly popular.
Green tea cotton
(Socks, T-shirts, Polo-shirts, Towels, Undergarments etc.)
Confectionery
(Catechin Candy, Chewing gum, Biscuit etc.)
Can drink, Pet bottle, Instant tea etc.
Eating tea
(Tea powder, Tea flake, etc.)
Health Benefits of Tea Drinking
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