Green Tea

• Origins of Green Tea: Green tea originated in China around 2737 BC, with legend crediting Emperor Shen Nong for its discovery when Camellia sinensis leaves fell into boiling water.
• Ancient Chinese Tea Culture: By the 3rd century BC, green tea was a cherished beverage in China, used in traditional medicine to support vitality and wellness.
• Tang Dynasty Significance: During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), green tea flourished in Chinese culture, popular among scholars and central to social and artistic gatherings.
• Green Tea in Japan: Introduced to Japan in the 8th century by Buddhist monks, green tea gained prominence in the 12th century when Zen monk Eisai highlighted its role in supporting meditation and wellness.
• Japanese Tea Ceremony: By the 15th century, Japan developed the chanoyu tea ceremony, featuring matcha, a powdered green tea, emphasizing aesthetics and spirituality.
• Western Adoption: In the 17th century, green tea reached Europe via trade, though black tea later dominated Western preferences.
• Green Tea Antioxidant Support: Green tea’s active compounds, like catechins, support antioxidant activity, helping protect cells from oxidative stress in this green tea supplement. Green Tea Anti Oxidant Polyphenol Chemistry (Prev Med, 1992).
• Green Tea for Cognitive Health: Green tea may support cognitive function and mental clarity, as traditionally valued and supported by research. Green tea effects on cognition and stress (Phytomedicine, 2017).
• Green Tea for Metabolic Support: Green tea may promote healthy metabolism and energy expenditure, a benefit in Longevity Synergy. Green tea and metabolic rate: a meta-analysis (Am J Clin Nutr, 2013).
• Modern Green Tea Supplements: Today, green tea extract is used in dietary supplements like Longevity Synergy, supporting natural wellness through its antioxidant and metabolic benefits.^†
• Global Green Tea Traditions: From Chinese Longjing to Japanese Gyokuro, green tea varieties showcase unique flavors, enhancing its global appeal in tea culture and wellness products.
• ^†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Longevity Synergy is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Throughout its history, green tea has evolved from a traditional beverage into a global phenomenon, celebrated for both its cultural significance and its potential health benefits.