On Drinking Green

Some people are very particular about the types of coffee, beer, and wine they drink. I've even heard that there are tequila and vodka connoisseurs. But how about becoming a connoisseur of something healthy instead?

Like most people, I've heard the buzz about green tea and its health benefits. I jumped on the bandwagon and started buying green tea bags instead of your typical black tea. Sometimes, I drink green tea instead of coffee in an effort to detox, although I probably don't drink enough to actually feel the detox effects...

I've also heard that green tea can aid in weight loss, which is the benefit that has me hyped up at the moment. On her Gorgeously Green website, best-selling author Sophie Uliano mentions about how drinking green tea can keep you trim, in addition to the its other health benefits. According to a recent study, drinking green tea may slow down weight gain and fight against obesity. 

Sophie also provides a brief overview of the different types of tea and proper steeping techniques.Who knew that the type of tea you drink and how you prepare it actually matters? Note: It just may be worth it spend a little more to buy loose teas and invest in a stellar steeping system.

I remember when the "tea fad" started years ago, when it was cool to frequent your local tea shop and various steeping gadgets were all the rage. In my opinion, the fad has come and gone, and I'm ready to resurrect it and become a green tea connoisseur -- for healthiness sake! Are you with me?

- M

What type of green tea do you drink? Any suggestions on what brand I should start with?

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