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Green tea is rich in powerful antioxidants called polyphenols such as catechins, vitamin C, vitamin E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, theanine, potassium, calcium, zinc, molybdenum and fluorine.BEAUTY BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA:
Catechins in green tea fight bacteria, preventing the onset of tooth decay and removing any bacteria in your throat. They also soothe digestion by maintaining a healthy gut bacteria while reducing inflammation. Packed with polyphenols, these powerful antioxidants work to keep collagen and elastic in your skin strong, helping to maintain a tight and smooth complexion. Although containing caffeine, green tea contains much lower amounts than coffee or black tea.COOK:
Brewing time for green tea ranges from 30 seconds to five minutes. When using tea leaves, it is best to mix 1 teaspoon of leaves per every cup of water. Mix with some ginger, honey or lemon for delicious, exotic flavour.TIPS:
Trial and error is key when perfecting your cup of green tea as it will largely depend on your personal taste. If it is brewed too hot or left for too long the tea will turn bitter, loosing is soothing flavour.
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PRINT this gorgeous 10x15cm beautifood skin food card to keep beauty inspiration at finger tips reach in your kitchen Step 1. Simply click on the skin food image . Step 2. Then right click and choose †˜Save image as’ where it will be a JPEG in whichever folder you choose. Step 3. Open the saved image and print on a postcard size (6†x4†/10cmx15cm) photo paper. Step 4. Send to printer for your gorgeous skin food card! Step 5. Display on your fridge file in a A-Z card box in your kitchen.