By now all of us know that there are various health benefits associated with Green tea. The question is how much tea should one consume? First of all there are no side effects of green tea however, excess of anything is bad. Thus to make sure that you have just the right quantity, here are a few things that you can keep in mind:
Experts suggest that if you are trying to lose weight with the help of green tea, then at least 3 cups of tea is recommended in a day. A cup of tea usually has 9 to 20 mg of caffeine on the other hand regular Black tea has somewhere around 40-60 mg of caffeine. Which if you notice is actually double the amount. So you can do the math here and see for yourself that green tea has just the appropriate quantity of caffeine in it.
Consuming over 6 cups of coffee can increase the heart rate. This happens because of the high intake of caffeine. Caffeine does provide you with extra energy but at the same time it directly affects the CNS (central Nervous system). So it is important to make sure that you consume the right amount of tea. It is said that the use of this tea originated in Asia and the reason it is really helpful is because it is high on anti-oxidants. Researches in Japan show that drinking more than 2 cups of tea can increase mental sharpness.
All of the researches state the health benefits of this tea. Some state that consuming at-least 2 cups of tea a day will keep you free of arthritis, diabetes etc. Hence consuming Green Tea on a regular basis ensures that you would stay in good health. Just make sure you are having it in the right amount.
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