Question 1

why does green tea make some people sick?

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Green tea: Green Tea / Blood thinner interactions:  Green tea can v effect of warfarin. Be careful! Green Tea &amp; Kidney Stones:  for a hx of calcium oxalate renal stones - avoid excess green tea.
Tannins in tea can cause GI upset.

Question 2

could drinking green tea make you feel sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Green tea can sometimes make people feel nauseated. You can try decaffinated green tea, but if it's still a problem, then it's not the caffeine, but something else, perhaps the tannins, that are the problem. You can try it with food, or just avoid.

Question 3

im sick of plain water and don't like green tea. can i drink store bought sweet tea and it hydrate me well enough.

Accepted Answer

Lemonade or Gatorade: Lemonade or gatorade are better options compared to ice tea as tea being diuretic, does not help with hydration.

Question 4

is green tea healthy?

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In moderation: Yes in moderation there are substances in green tea that  are beneficial for you.  But as with anything, too much can be harmful.  No more than 2 glasses a day (500mL).  Hope this helps.  Dr R

Question 5

how to make green tea?

Accepted Answer

It's pretty easy...: Get a teapot.  Put in a pinch of green tea leaves.  Add some boiling water (carefully!), and wait 10 minutes.  Pour out some hot green tea into a cup.  Wait for it to cool to the desired temperature.  One can drink from the same teapot as the day goes by (the tea is fine at room temperature too).

Question 6

green tea is good for?

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Quenching your : Thirst.  It has antioxidants and may be useful in preventing cell damage from oxidants.  But the useful effects are difficult to quantitate.

Question 7

is zesta tea a green tea?

Accepted Answer

It appears that: Zesta sells both black &amp; green tea. Green tea has more health benefits than black.

Question 8

how healthy is green tea?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Green tea may have a significant amount of caffeine in it, which can cause elevated blood pressure or heart palpitations.  However, it may provide some health benefits.  
There are no long term studies available yet about the health benefits of green tea, so proceed with caution.

Question 9

is black or green tea better?

Accepted Answer

Green much healthier: Green tea has been proven to have remarkable health benefits because it is rich in antioxidant polyphenols known as catechins, as well as l-theanine which has a calming effect. Black tea is green tea that has been oxidized and fermented, a process that destroys most of the beneficial catechins & theanine. In a sense, black tea is green tea that is spoiled. See comment for link to info on benefits:.

Question 10

is unsweetened green tea healthy?

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Yes!  Very healthy: Green tea is proven to have remarkable health benefits because it is rich in antioxidant polyphenols known as catechins, as well as l-theanine which has a calming effect. Among the proven benefits: prevents cardiovascular disease, lowers cholesterol &amp; blood sugar, prevents many different cancers, protects the liver. See http://tinyurl.com/ohexqrs
I advise choosing organic. White tea is great too!

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