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How to use green tea as a dieting aid. iv heard that using boiling water damages the health properties?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tea temperatures: Green teas retain the best flavour when brewed between 140°f - 185°f. Tannins in the tea will cause bitterness if heated higher. However, I am not aware of degradation of health promoting properties at higher temperatures.

Dr Rinker agreed

Answered 8/23/2013

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