Several years ago I tried green tea and didn’t like it.

I think it was a green tea blend with mint, and I’m not much of a mint tea drinker. I think I associated all green teas as mint.

A few weeks ago I was following a conversation a friend was having on Facebook about green tea. It kinda piqued my interest and several of her friends even suggested a white tea. So when trying something new that I might not like I go to the store where I can return things, Trader Joe’s. They have an awesome return policy. If you don’t like it you can return it and get your money back. It was a safe way to try Kale chips a few years ago. And yes, I got my money back since everyone who tried them in the house hated them.

I bought 2 teas there, Trader Joe’s green tea and the Trader Joe’s white tea with pomegranate.

My opinion has changed.

Their green tea is great! I’m enjoying it right now as Thing 2 gave me her cold. There are benefits to drinking green tea over black tea, it’s rich in catechins – aka antioxidants – which can help lower my cholesterol and keep me healthy. It has less caffeine than coffee but helps my brain function. Maybe I’ll think better on less caffeine?

I’m enjoying it right now to ease my sore throat and chest cold.

Resources:
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea#1
https://authoritynutrition.com/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea/