Green Tea contains a large quantity of very specific organic compounds, known collectively as polyphenols. Tea polyphenols are strong antioxidants. Scientific evidence points to the role antioxidants play in cancer prevention. Ongoing research strongly supports tea's healthy nature in other areas as well. Here are a few green teas health news links:
Green Tea Extends Lives of Ovarian Cancer Sufferers
Green Tea Component Helps Kill Cancer Cells
Green Tea Extract Fights Liver Damage in Mice
Browse selection of Chinese Green Teas & Japanese Green Teas
See Chinese Tea Culture article
See Japanese Tea Ceremony article