There are many elements present in green tea which are beneficial for the body but ECGC is the most important element because of which green tea becomes special. It helps in throwing all toxins out of the body due to which the brain cells are activated, body fatigue is reduced, blood circulation is increased and hence we feel fresh for the day.
Green tea also increases immunity of the body due to which people push themselves to exercise more and hence there weight is reduced. There is one amazing fact attached with Green tea - that it helps in reducing tooth decay and fights with bacteria. So, in many ways, green tea is essential for our modern lifestyle, and offers good support to keep active the whole day. It is advised to drink only 4 to 5 cups of green tea a day. There are people who consume 10 cups a day, which can be harmful.
Now, it's the time to know how to brew a cup of green tea:
Preparing a cup of green tea is a little tricky process. If not handled properly it can ruin all the health benefits and the taste.
Follow these steps to make a perfect cup of green tea:
Use one tea bag, or 2 - 4 grams of dry green tea leaves per cup.
Fill a tea or water boiling utensil with cold water and bring to a boil.
Now turn off the stove and allow it to stand for up to 3 minutes.
Pour the heated water over the tea bag or tea, and allow it to steep for up to 3 minutes. If you have used a tea bag, then remove it.
For about three more minutes, let the tea cool.
Add little bit of lemon drops about 4 to 5 drops just for the taste.
Finally, enjoy the tea.
Green tea also helps in preventing hair loss. Hair loss occurs due to many reasons like after pregnancy, prolonged illness, hormonal imbalance, body weakness, etc. But it can all be controlled with the help of green tea. Take green tea daily though it is not good in taste but still it's amazing for hair, massage your scalp for at least 10 minutes in a day and use shampoos containing green tea. You can even use plain green tea leaves' water while washing your hair. It cleans your scalp perfectly and even fights hair bacteria and dandruff. Often, dirty scalps are the reason for hair loss and scalp infections.