Green tea

Natural Green Tea

Green tea is one of the most consumed beverages with the deepest history on Earth — it is extracted from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which are carefully picked and dried without fermentation to preserve all their exceptional active compounds. Its story began in China over 5000 years ago when Chinese Emperor Shen Nung discovered it by chance, and from that moment it became the drink of sages, doctors, and princes. The longevity of the Japanese and their low incidence of heart disease and cancer are partly attributed to their daily heavy consumption of green tea. It contains the compound Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the most studied among tea compounds, which makes it one of the most powerful known natural antioxidants, in addition to the unique L-theanine that gives it an unparalleled property — calm, focused alertness without tension or anxiety.

At Al Mawaddah Store, we offer you natural green tea of the highest purity and quality, retaining all its active compounds, therapeutic properties, and authentic green aroma.

⚗️ Properties

• Rich in EGCG, the most powerful and famous natural antioxidant in the world
• Contains L-theanine, a unique amino acid found only in tea
• Contains active catechins, polyphenols, and flavonoids
• Exceptional antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral
• Rich in vitamins C, K, B2, manganese, potassium, zinc, and fluoride
• Contains a moderate amount of caffeine with L-theanine to mitigate its negative effects
• A natural anti-cancer agent, subject of thousands of modern scientific studies

💚 Health Benefits

✅ The foremost antioxidant — one of its most famous benefits globally; EGCG is considered one of the most powerful known natural antioxidants — it protects body cells from oxidative damage that causes most modern diseases

✅ Brain and Focus — L-theanine and caffeine together provide a unique state of calm, focused alertness — high mental vigilance without tension or anxiety

✅ Heart and Vessels — reduces bad cholesterol and triglycerides, regulates blood pressure, reduces arterial inflammation, and protects against blood clots

✅ Weight and Metabolism — boosts metabolism, stimulates fat burning, especially belly fat, and naturally reduces appetite

✅ Blood Sugar — improves insulin sensitivity, helps regulate glucose levels, and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes

✅ Anti-tumor — catechins and polyphenol compounds are the subject of thousands of scientific studies for their properties in inhibiting cancer cell growth

✅ Immunity — enhances the body's natural defenses and effectively fights viral and bacterial infections with exceptional efficacy

✅ Liver — supports liver function and helps protect it from fat, toxins, and chronic inflammation

✅ Alzheimer's and Cognitive Decline — EGCG and L-theanine help prevent Alzheimer's and age-related cognitive decline

✅ Mouth and Teeth — fluoride and catechins fight decay bacteria, reduce gum inflammation, and improve oral health

✨ Cosmetic Benefits

💆 Skin — EGCG and polyphenols reduce skin inflammation, fight acne, and give the skin exceptional freshness and radiance

💇 Hair — stimulates hair growth, reduces hair loss, and adds noticeable shine and volume with regular use

🌸 Anti-wrinkle — the most powerful natural antioxidants exceptionally slow down the appearance of aging signs and maintain skin elasticity and youthfulness

💅 Skin Lightening — helps lighten dark spots and circles and evens skin tone with regular use

🧴 Oily Skin — regulates oil secretion, tightens pores, and gives oily skin a smoother and fresher appearance

🌿 Eye Circles — a chilled green tea bag on the eyes immediately reduces dark circles and puffiness

🍽️ Dietary Usage

• Correct method: Add one teaspoon to a cup of warm water (75-80 degrees), not boiling, and steep for only 2-3 minutes, then strain.
• Optimal daily dose: 2-3 cups daily, distributed throughout the day, for maximum benefit.
• Ideal timing: In the morning after breakfast and after lunch — it's best to avoid it directly before bedtime due to its caffeine content.
• For weight loss: Drink a cup 30 minutes before exercise to boost fat burning.
• With lemon: Add fresh lemon drops to significantly enhance catechin absorption.
• Cold green tea: Steep the leaves in cold water for 8 hours to get a refreshing drink that is less bitter and richer in compounds.
• Without sugar: It is preferable to consume it without sugar or with natural honey to preserve its full benefits.

⚡ Golden Tip: Never use boiling water — high heat destroys EGCG and L-theanine and gives the tea an undesirable bitter taste. Warm water at 75-80 degrees is the secret.

💄 Cosmetic Usage

• For skin radiance: Steep the leaves in hot water and use the cooled liquid as a luxurious natural toner morning and evening.
• For eye circles: Place two chilled green tea bags from the refrigerator on your eyes for 15 minutes daily to reduce dark circles and puffiness.
• For a face mask: Mix green tea powder with honey and aloe vera as an antioxidant and anti-acne mask for 15 minutes.
• For hair loss: Boil a large handful of leaves, and after it cools, use it as a final rinse for your hair after showering twice a week.
• For oily skin: Use cooled green tea extract as a natural astringent toner to tighten pores and give the skin immediate freshness.

⚠️ Warning: Always test on a small area of skin before full application.

📅 Shelf Life

⚡ Al Mawaddah Tip: Green tea absorbs strong odors quickly — store it completely away from spices, seasonings, and strong-smelling substances in an opaque, airtight container away from direct light.

⚠️ Contraindications

• ❌ Anemia — Contains tannin which reduces iron absorption; avoid consumption with iron-rich meals or iron supplements.
• ❌ Pregnant and breastfeeding women — Contains caffeine; reduce consumption and avoid exceeding one cup per day.
• ❌ Patients with anxiety and insomnia — Caffeine may exacerbate anxiety and insomnia; avoid in the evening and at night.
• ❌ Patients with low blood pressure — May lower blood pressure further; monitor levels with regular use.
• ❌ Before surgery — Discontinue intensive use one week before any surgery due to its effect on coagulation.
• ❌ Blood thinners — May interact with anticoagulants; consult a doctor for regular use in large quantities.
• ❌ Children under 12 years old — Avoid giving them large quantities due to caffeine content.
• ❌ Allergies — Discontinue use immediately if any irritation, rash, or shortness of breath occurs.

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