Green tea, a well-known beverage among tea lovers, owes its popularity to many studies which proved its health benefits. For centuries it was consumed as a medicinal drink in Asia and then its usage spread all over the world.
There are many types of green tea and it can be consumed in numerous ways. It comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant, the same as other well-known types of tea: white, yellow, pu’er, black and oolong tea. What makes green tea different from other types of tea is the way it is processed. Although green tea has many admirers, it is far less known how this powerful beverage is actually manufactured.
The following infographic will show you the journey of green tea – from harvest to consumption.