Green, oolong, and black teas all come from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.
What sets Green Tea  apart  is the way it is processed. Green tea leaves are steamed,
which prevents the EGCG compound from being oxidized.
The secret of Green Tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills
 cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also b...


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