Bangkok

Japanese Bancha blended with Ginger, Coconut and Lemongrass. The ginger makes it slightly spicy without overwhelming the smooth coconut flavor.Has a lower caffeine content than Sencha.

Origin: Japan

Reputed Health benefits: Green Tea, EGCG in green tea blocks the mutation of cells, reducing cell damage; blocks tumor growth; and blocks the liver enzymes that convert pro-carcinogens (i.e., the harmless substances in the body that can turn into cancer agents) into carcinogens. EGCG is green tea blocks enzymes that cause cancer cells to grow and it can destroy cancer cells with damaging surrounding healthy cells. Scientists also revealed that this effect is 10 to 100 times more potent in green tea than in black tea. Green tea increases the bloods antioxidant capacity. EGCG kills cancer cells and, in particular,inhibits prostate cancer cells. Green tea has been shown to reduce damage to blood vessels in smokers. Green tea's polyphenols can boost white blood cells, and might be an effective supplement to chemotherapy and radiation treatments that impact bone marrow amd lower white blood cell count. Men who drank two to three cups of tea a day reduced their risk of prostate cancer. Woman who had a history of drinking five ormore cups of green tea a day had fewer occurrences of breast cancer and slower spread of the disease.Ginger is a warming herb that improves circulation, lowers LDL cholesterhol, is an anti-inflammatory and helps treat migraines. Coconut is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Lemongrass is a muscle toner, lowers blood pressure and is a whole body clenser.

Tasting Notes; The spice from the gigner balnces well with the coconut and lemongrass, try iced.

Brewing Instructions: Steep 1 teaspoon per 8oz. For 2-4 minutes at 180 degrees.

Ingredients: Organic & Fair Trade Green Tea, Organic & Fair Trade Coconut, Organic & Fair Trade Ginger, Organic & Fair Trade Lemongrass