Green tea weight loss in 1 month is very, very popular. This is one the reasons it is worshipped in the beauty and healthcare industry.

What is Green Tea? 

Green tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves and buds that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make oolong teas and black teas.

Being made from unoxidised leaves, it is one of the least processed teas of the industry. Here’s what it looks like:

How to make green tea?

If you want to make it from scratch, the first step is to grow your leaves.

Camellia sinensis plant – can be grown in your garden if you live in a warm climate (zone 8 or warmer), or in a container in your home if you live in a cooler area. 

There’s just one catch, though. It’ll be three years before you can start harvesting leaves to make tea!

Easiest way is to buy green tea leaves from the supermarket.

Here are the steps to make green tea:

• Boil 250 ml of water. Then let it cool upto 75 degrees C
• Add in 1 tbsp of green tea leaves ( or 6g). 
• Cover for 3-4 minutes
• Drink warm

Some things to keep in mind while you are making green tea:

• Do not add tea leaves to boiling water. This will scorch the leaves, leading to more release of tannin. It will destroy the antioxidant and taste profile of the tea.
• Traditionally you would not put sugar in green tea. It will only add onto the calorific values, and destroy the taste profile of green tea. While Sugar is optional for a more palatable flavor and for quick absorption of Catechin, it is still not recommended.
• Keep it away from pets. High dosage of caffeine can be lethal to your furry friends.

Some things you should be careful about:

• Handle the knife with care. The gel of aloe vera is quite sticky in nature, and can slip off very easily. Having loose knife skills can result in cuts and wounds.
• Sieving the liquid is highly recommended. Here’s why:
  • The slimy gel residue which does not have any significant nutritive values is left behind
  • This makes the juice long lasting with the lack of viscous gel 
  • It makes the texture enjoyable for all the picky eaters out there
• Look out for aloe latex! It is yellow in color, and seeps out of the flesh when cut in half. If you see that, immediately discard the stem. Taking 1 gram a day of aloe latex for several days can cause acute kidney failure and can be fatal.
• You can eat the aloe vera rind. It is high in fiber and salicylic. However, you must wash it thoroughly before consumption.

How much green tea to drink daily?

The average consumption is 2 cups per day ( 250 ml each cup)

If you are trying to lose weight, you can go up to 3 cups a day.

Best time to drink green tea for weight loss?

The ideal time for the first cup would be right in the morning, before breakfast.

The healthy bioactive compounds are best absorbed on an empty stomach.

You can also consume green tea 30 minutes after a meal. 

4 key benefits of green tea

May speed up weight loss

Green tea contains caffeine and a type of flavonoid called catechin, which is an antioxidant. These catechins can help to break down excess fat, while both catechin and caffeine can increase the amount of energy the body uses. This can help with:

• Boost of metabolism
• Breakdown of fat molecules
• Weight loss

So many people have experienced the green tea weight loss 1 month.

May help prevent cancer

Green tea exhibits anti-photocarcinogenic activity. This can help with prevention of cancer like non-melanoma skin cancer.

Good for metabolic conditions

Green tea contains catechin, particularly (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate. These help with adherence of monocytes to vascular endothelial cells. This is an important early event in atherogenesis. In simple words, it can help:

• Prevent cardiovascular disease
• Lower cholesterol 
• Increase coronary flow velocity reserve
• Reduce chances of heart attack

May reduce likelihood of bad breath

Green tea contains antimicrobial polyphenols. These can suppress anaerobic bacteria , eliminating the production of volatile sulfur compounds. This helps with reducing bad breath.

Side effects of green tea

Despite the numerous benefits, here are some side effects of green tea.

May cause insomnia

Green tea contains Theanine. This compound helps with sleeping. Excess consumption can cause insomnia.

May cause constipation

Green tea contains tannins that have been linked to nausea and constipation because of the way proteins bind in the intestines. 

May interfere with nutrient absorption

Green tea interferes with iron absorption and can lead to iron deficiency anemia when consumed in large quantities.

May cause headaches

Due to the presence of caffeine, excess consumption of green tea can cause headaches. 

How much does green tea cost? 

An average bottle of green tea at the store is: Rs. 1080/litre

It is better to make it at home, using store bought tea leaves. Here’s why:

• Price of leaves: Rs 800 /kg
• 1kg can make: 41666 ml of green tea.
• Cost of per serving (250 ml) : Rs. 4.8

Cost per liter: Rs. 20 approx.

This is much much cheaper than store bought!

Other benefits include:

• You usually cannot find green on its own. It always comes flavoured ( lemon, peach etc). With home made green tea, you can ensure 100% purity.
• No extra calories of added sugar or trans fat.
• No tension of preservatives!
• You can adjust the taste as per your liking!
  • Add black salt or fruit juices if you want to enhance the flavour once a while. Some flavours and fruit juices we recommend you are- pomegranate, mint, lemon.

Here are some market options available for green tea leaves:

Product Name	Price	Qty.
Tetley Green Tea Bags	Rs. 550	1.5kg
Ripple Green tea	Rs. 300	0.5kg
Chado Nilgiri Green Tea	Rs. 405	0.15kg
Typhoo pure green tea	Rs. 235	0.2kg