Green tea

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This article is about the type of tea. For other uses, see Green Tea (disambiguation).
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The appearance of green tea in three different stages (from left to right): the infused leaves, the
dry leaves, and the liquid. Notice that the infused leaves look greener than the dry leaves.
The tea fields in the foothills of Gorreana, Azores Islands, Portugal: the only European region
other than Georgiato support green tea production.
Green tea is made from the leaves from Camellia sinensis that have undergone
minimal oxidation during processing.[1] Green tea originated in China, but it has become
associated with many cultures throughout Asia. Green tea has recently become relatively
widespread in the Western World whereblack tea has been traditionally consumed.
Green tea has become the raw material for extracts used in various beverages, dietary
supplements, and cosmetic items.[2] Many varieties of green tea have been created in the
countries where it is grown. These varieties can differ substantially due to variable growing
conditions, horticulture, production processing, and harvesting time.

Many claims have been made for the beneficial health effects of green tea consumption, but they
have generally not been borne out by scientific investigation; excessive consumption is
associated with some harmful health effects but moderate, regular consumption is safe