Sencha tea health benefits are quite a bit. The unique thing about Sencha is that it is used with the tea leaf in whole, it is not ground. It is a variety of Japanese green tea and is much loved in the country; about 80% of the population there, drinks Sencha. It can easily be identified from other teas as its color is emerald green and not the distinct yellow that other teas look like.

The most prominent health benefit of this tea is related to oral hygiene. It prohibits plaque formation and bacterial infection. Sencha contains fluoride which is the ingredient found in all toothpastes that prevents the formation of cavities and tooth decay. It could substitute toothpaste; have you ever find yourself without something like this. It also works as a great breath freshener.

It contains a lot of antioxidants called Catechins, probably a hundred times more than what you would find in Vitamin C. Sencha also has anti viral and anti inflammatory properties. It lowers cholesterol and high blood pressure. It can help clear acne affected skin as well as help keep cancer at bay.

Sencha tea health benefits are multifold as you can clearly see. Indulge in it frequently to reap the health benefits of this wondrous tea.

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