Green tea is the latest trendy drink, fitness enthusiasts can’t stop gushing about. We all know the global popularity it has gained in the last two decades because of its numerous health benefits along with the medicinal properties it exhibits due to its regular consumption. This drink has become the favorite go-to-beverage for those who are more conscious about their health and fitness as it also aids in weight loss. But many of them wonder if there is a specific time for drinking green tea so that they can get the maximum of its health benefits.

Green tea has one of the highest antioxidants content in any tea and is one of the healthiest teas. It relatively has a less amount of caffeine (approximately 20-45 milligrams per 8-ounce cup) as compared to black tea (50 milligrams) and coffee (95 milligrams). It has natural chemicals called polyphenols which are thought to provide anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic effects. Green tea has 20 to 40 % polyphenols by weight and 60 to 80 % catechins like EGCG (catechins are believed to prevent cell damage). It is believed to bring down the bad cholesterol levels speeding up the fat burning process and boosting the metabolism.