World's Most Expensive Chinese Green Tea Priced at 1,700 YUAN ($3,000 per Kilo)

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Green tea is considered one of the healthiest teas in the world due to its high concentration of antioxidants.

The epigallocatechin content in the Green tea is a powerful antioxidant that prevents cancer and is beneficial to the overall health of the individual.

There are many health benefits of green tea, for instance:

1. Green Tea contains bioactive compounds that improve health
2. It helps in fat burning and weight loss
3. It may also lower the risk of Type 2 Diabetes
4. Green Tea reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease
5. The consumption of green tea benefits your skin in many ways - the best benefits of green tea for skin are - reduces dandruff, acts as anti-aging, treats oily skin, exfoliates gently, reduces puffiness and redness, clears clogged pores, and many other benefits.
6. It works as an energy booster and keeps you stay focused

Many of us would not know there are two types of green Tea: Chinese and Japanese.  Generally, Chinese green tea is known for weight loss and is roasted to prevent oxidation and gives out a toasty taste.

Have you ever thought - one of the healthiest types of tea - Green tea will cost you $3,000 per kilo? You might be wondering, what is so special about this green tea? - We are talking about best Chinese Green Tea - Tieguanyin which costs 1,700 Yuan ($3,000 per kilo). The Guinness Book of record committee stated Tieguanyin is one of the most expensive and rare Chinese Green tea types.

Why would someone spend approximately 8.50 Yuan ($15) for a single cup of tea every day?  - Tieguanyin Green tea from China is a tribute to Guanyin - the Goddess of Mercy. The history of this Chinese green tea is very interesting and associated with two legends.

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The first story is of a poor farmer “Wei Legend” who did not have enough money to repair Guanyin temple which had an iron held statute of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of compassion. Wei Legend with his broom cleaned the temple and one night in his dream Guanyin appeared intimating about the hidden treasure behind the temple cave. This treasure was nothing but the precious tea-shoot of Tieguanyin.

The second story is narrated as - there was a scholar named Wang found the Tieguanyin plant under the Guanyin rock and he presented the plant to Emperor Qianlong. Thus henceforth it was known as the Guanyin Tea.

The processing of Tieguanyin tea requires expertise and is a complex process. Nobody is aware of the processing of the Tieguanyin tea - it is a secret. This Anxi Tieguanyin from Fujian Province called Ming Nan is the best Chinese green tea that is characterized by light oxidation and heavy rolling. It is wrapped in cloths and rolled into tightly knitted balls, these balls are very dense and are referred to as iron-like. It possesses a glossy appearance with granulated green color, red spots, and white frost. It has a unique long-lasting orchid fragrance and nectar sweet taste.

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Jade Tie Guan is lightly roasted Tie Guan Yin - is one of the newest types of tea under Tieguanyin tea types - it possesses mesmerizing light green jade color and gives away very flowery aroma and taste.

In a nutshell, Tieguanyin is one of the best tea brands among the long list of expensive Chinese tea brands.

Tips For Better Results - The best time to drink green tea is in the morning at 10.00 am, two hours before bedtime, drink before exercise, and drink between meals - two hours before or after the meals.