{"product_id":"green-tea-2oz","title":"Green Tea 2oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis | Cognitive Focus · Cardiovascular Health · Metabolism · Antioxidant Protection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4,700 years ago, according to Chinese legend, Emperor Shen Nong was boiling water under a tree when leaves fell into his pot. He drank it. What followed was the longest-running human experiment in botanical medicine in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday green tea is the most consumed beverage on earth after water. The science has finally caught up to what billions of people intuitively understood. The answer is EGCG — one of the most studied polyphenols in biomedical science, with antioxidant activity up to 100 times more powerful than vitamins C and E.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's L-theanine — an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea plants — that promotes alpha brain wave activity and relaxed alertness without drowsiness. The L-theanine and caffeine combination produces a cognitive state that no other beverage or supplement achieves — focused, calm, alert, and clear.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Green Tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeta-analysis of 856,000+ participants: each additional cup per day associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGCG antioxidant activity up to 100x more powerful than vitamins C and E for DNA protection*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeta-analysis of 17 RCTs: may support healthy fasting blood glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance markers*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple meta-analyses: may support healthy total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCochrane review: may support healthy systolic and diastolic blood pressure*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL-theanine + caffeine combination produces focused, calm alertness — clinically superior to caffeine alone*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGCG crosses the blood-brain barrier and supports neuroprotective processes*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support healthy metabolism and fat oxidation through thermogenic activity*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support oral health and healthy oral microbiome*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support healthy bone density*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse water at 70–80°C (160–175°F) — NOT boiling. Boiling water destroys catechins and creates bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep 2–3 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd lemon — vitamin C significantly enhances catechin absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink 2–3 cups daily; multiple infusions from the same leaves are encouraged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional tip: The reason most people think they don't like green tea is that they've been brewing it wrong — in boiling water for too long. Proper temperature and time transforms the experience completely. Try it once properly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplement Facts Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1–2 tsp (2–4g) loose leaf, approx. 45 servings per package. Contains natural caffeine (~20–35mg per brewed cup). Key compounds: EGCG, total catechins, L-theanine. Nutritional values are approximate and vary by harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Tea pairs naturally with Hibiscus for an antioxidant iced blend, or Ginkgo Biloba for a cognitive-focus combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this contain caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — approximately 20–35mg per brewed cup. Monitor intake if you're caffeine-sensitive and avoid in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I drink this if I take blood thinners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Consult your healthcare provider — green tea may interact with warfarin, statins, lithium, and MAOIs at higher intake levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe during pregnancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Limit intake to 1–2 cups daily during pregnancy due to caffeine content, and consult your healthcare provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take this with iron supplements?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — green tea may reduce non-heme iron absorption. Take separately from iron supplements or iron-rich meals by at least 1 hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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