Green Tea Quietly Earns Its Reputation

One of the few "superfood" drinks that mostly lives up to the label.

Plenty of drinks make big health claims. Green tea is one of the rare ones with real evidence behind it.

Calm energy in a cup

Green tea pairs a modest amount of caffeine with L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calm focus — so you get alertness without the jittery spike of coffee. It's also rich in catechins, antioxidants linked to heart health and steady blood sugar.

No sugar required

The benefits come from the tea itself, brewed plain. Bottled green teas and sweetened matcha drinks often bury it under sugar, which cancels much of the point.

The move

Swap a soda or a second coffee for a cup of green tea a few times a week. Brew it yourself, skip the sugar, and you get a gentle lift plus a dose of antioxidants — for almost nothing.

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