Green tea is not only lower in caffeine than black tea but it also contains many antioxidants.

Medical institutions and research bodies around the world are investigating the role green tea could play in areas ranging from heart disease to cataracts. We will watch these studies with interest and bring you the latest news as it becomes available.

Green tea also contains polyphenols called catechins that are considered to be many times more powerful than Vitamin C.

Finally, green tea is alkaline so if you’ve had a heavy, rich meal, it can help to balance out the acidity.