Over 4,000 years ago, green tea was discovered by the Chinese and today, this refreshing drink has been the choice of many who are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. As you know, here at Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, we urge our guests to take care of their bodies and help them do so by providing them with the freshest and healthiest ingredients and that includes the option of green tea.

As you can imagine, green tea has a number of powerful health benefits and we’ve outlined a few of them below. So next time you go to grab a cup of tea, opt for green instead of black. Your body will thank you!

Green Tea Helps Fight Cancer. Green tea leaves contain EGCG which studies have shown helps the body fight cancer cells.

Green Tea Aids in Weight Loss. Drinking green tea can actually speed up a body’s metabolism helping it burn fat.

Green Tea Strengthens Hair. Green tea contains vitamin C, vitamin E and panthenol, which are all common ingredients in hair conditioner. Using conditioners with green tea can strengthen and repair hair.

Green Tea Loves the Heart. Green tea’s antioxidants are dilators and they improve the flexibility of blood vessels making them less vulnerable to clogging.