When the leaves have reached the ideal fermentation levels the process is stopped by immediately pan-firing

When the leaves have reached the ideal fermentation levels the process is stopped by immediately pan-firing. Oolongs have a longer shelf life than green teas because of a lower moisture content cause by the pan-firing at high temperatures. A healthier choice is green tea where the caffeine has been removed through a process of "effervescence" using carbon dioxide (CO2) and water.The FDA issued a public health advisory in November 2000 to warn people of the risk of bleeding in the brain from use of this medication and has strongly urged all manufacturers of this drug to remove it from the market.Green tea hits the spotlight once again, this time as a natural remedy for lowering LDL cholesterol levels. Green tea can contain fluoride absorbed from the environment, so be certain to select an organically harvested green tea variety from a trusted supplier.The results showed that mice receiving the active EGCG component through supplementation, along with a high-fat diet, gained weight 45 percent more slowly than the control group of mice eating the same diet without EGCG.To date, no formal studies have been conducted to confirm the impact of green tea consumption on functional ability. Researchers from Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan modeled this study to affirm the positive results associated in the past with drinking green tea.