It is one of the healthiest things you can drink and we have listed our top ten reasons why you should choose green tea.

• It can lower cholesterol levels, improve blood flow and may help prevent a number of heart-related problems.
• A Swiss study found that people who drank green tea had more activity in the memory area of their brains.
• Green tea can help block the formation of plaques that have been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
• If you have diabetes, green tea seems to help stabilise blood sugar levels.
• Green tea is high in catechins. These are antioxidants and can help prevent cell damage.
• The catechins in green tea can help reduce the risk of tooth decay by destroying the bacteria that cause this infection.
• These same catechins have an antibacterial and anti-viral effect to help boost the immune system.
• Green tea contains a chemical called theanine which has a calming effect.
• Theanine is also thought to help lower the risk of depression through its relaxing and soothing effect.
• Green tea can help with fatigue and hangovers.