Green Tea.

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fitnesspal5
fitnesspal5 Posts: 33
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I have bought a pack of green tea after hearing some great things about it but I am not too keen on the taste.

Do any of you swear by green tea to accompany your weight loss?

I drink quite a few herbal teas (cherry and cinnamon being my favourite) but I am wondering whether to start on the 'green tea' craze? I NEED to stop drinking soft drinks.

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  • mblanch
    mblanch Posts: 81 Member
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    I've drunk green tea before but it's really not that enjoyable. If you do have it make sure you don't leave the tea bag in the water for any longer than a minute and half otherwise it tastes bitter.
  • rebawagner
    rebawagner Posts: 199 Member
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    If you stop drinking soda you will be AMAZED the change in your body and overall health! Start with that and add the green tea later ;) I do drink green tea with 1 sweet and low but then you have the whole aspertame thing. So hard to balance! GOOD LUCK!
  • pocketsam
    pocketsam Posts: 134
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    I love the stuff!! I drink at least 5 cups a day, just because I find it so refreshing. But drink it hot, dont let it get too cool or it has a bitter after taste. I love hot drinks but trying to avoid caffeine so its better 4 me in that way.
    Add a squeeze of lemon. I also have 'green tea and mint' which is really comforting. If you are in UK Tesco & sainsburys own brands are great. xx
  • Frappuzzino
    Frappuzzino Posts: 342 Member
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    It could be the brand you are buying. Bagged tea is not nearly as good as the real leaves that you brew yourself. www.o-cha.com
  • clahut
    clahut Posts: 211 Member
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    Hi,

    I've been drinking green tea for about 10 years and have never noticed any weight loss benefits yet. I imagine that if you substitute soft drinks for anything that is sugar/sweetener free, it will be better for you in the long run.

    I mix things up throughout the day: a cup of black tea, couple of cups of green tea, a couple of herbal/fruit infusions (peppermint, lemon & ginger) and 1.5 to 2 litres of water. I only drink diet coke/sprite etc once or twice a week. I notice a difference cutting that out.

    C
  • mrsmacg2b
    mrsmacg2b Posts: 37
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    I used to find it bitter but I was told by a tea conniseur not to put it directly in boiling water (as it burns the tea leaves) but let the water cool for 2-3mins first. Put the teabag in for only 1-2mins and add a slice of real lemon - it makes all the difference. You might like lime instead, try a few things to find something you like!

    Good luck and remember its got no calories and counts towards your daily water goal!!
  • yvonnej1
    yvonnej1 Posts: 904 Member
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    I don't swear by green tea to aid weight loss but I do enjoy drinking it and I feel it is a better alternative than some other drinks. I would suggest you try a few different varieties as they all taste different, it has taken me a while to find one I like. I also find that I like it fairly weak otherwise it is too bitter so I don't leave the teabag infusing for very long. Make sure that you use water that is just under boiling too otherwise the taste will be harsh.
  • ErinLauren
    ErinLauren Posts: 24 Member
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    Swear by it. First thing that I put in my stomach EVERY DAY. Its like my morning wake up for my stomach. I have usually 2 more throughout the day at work. You make it part of your 8 glasses of water each day. Love TAZO brand Green Tea ~ the one with Spearmint in it. AMAZING. Try it... and tell yourself that you love it! You will get used to it if you dont like the taste but I ended up getting hooked. I DOUBLE DARE you to try it!

    PS: Tazo is available at Starbucks or tons of other grocery stores.
  • Hunnieshadow
    Hunnieshadow Posts: 41
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    I put a bit of fresh lemon in my green tea, it takes the bitter edge off, and give it a nice natural sweetness.
  • fitnesspal5
    fitnesspal5 Posts: 33
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    Ha excellent!

    I am stepping up to the challenge.

    I normally have a mug of hot water and lemon in the morning (mainly because I find that it REALLY helps to clear my skin and get me started for the day) but I am going to try and drink at least 1 cup of green tea throughout the day.

    I am going to try adding a dash of lemon juice or a sweetener to it to see if that alters the bitter aftertaste that I sometimes experience. Hopefully I will start loving it very soon.
  • Neliel
    Neliel Posts: 507 Member
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    Get a mild one with lemon! It tastes glorious! I could drink that stuff all day!
  • baylee2010
    baylee2010 Posts: 3
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    i have those green tea belly fat and it helps u with energy they are only 12bucks and i like em its better than the tea by far
  • stargzrlily
    stargzrlily Posts: 83 Member
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    You should try Bigelow Peach Green Tea it's delicious. I don't drink soda anymore and I can tell the difference in my belly. It really makes you bloated.

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