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Green tea refreshes the body
Tea contains caffeine which,
when taken in the proper quantity, simulates every organ in the body. It has a
particularly strong effect on the central nervous system, heart and liver. This
reaction is even more pronounced when one is sleepy or tired. A cup of tea or
coffee will help clear a dull mind after rising in the morning or after a
prolonged period without sleep. The power to stimulate and awaken the mind comes
from caffeine. It is also said that the amount of caffeine contained in normal
servings of green tea can stimulate the skeletal muscles and facilitate muscular
contraction. For this reason, it is quite helpful to drink tea or coffee in the
middle of work to refresh the mind and restore the body. We find it noteworthy
that there is some scientific support for such old customs as the afternoon
snack, coffee break or tea time ritual.
The caffeine in green tea is
mostly extracted in the first infusion of the leaves, but the quantities in
subsequent infusions will still be greater than coffee. And since green tea
caffeine combines with catechin in the brewing water, its action is said to be
rather milder than other caffeine-containing beverages. Even so, some people are
sensitive to caffeine and cannot sleep if they drink green tea before going to
bed. It is safer for such individuals to drink a weak green tea after dinner.
Why not treat yourself to a zestful day by enjoying the positive effects of mild
caffeine with the sweet aroma of green tea?
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