Antioxidants - Green Tea - Optimal Absorption

Place 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves in one cup hot (not boiling) water and steep for 3 to 4 minutes. The longer the infusion, the more bitter green tea becomes. Boiling water destroys some of the beneficial elements of green tea. Allow the water to stop boiling before adding the leaves. Use a ceramic, glass, or earthenware mug. Drink 1 to 2 cups daily.

If supplementing, take 250mg green tea extract daily. If choosing standardized extracts, look for preparations that contain 97% polyphenols.