00:00Green tea is so popular in America that it feels like it's always been embedded in our culture.
00:05But according to USA Today, the trend of drinking this tea in the U.S. is fairly new.
00:10It rose to popularity during the 1960s and 70s.
00:14According to the Tea Association of the USA, green tea can be found in 8 of 10 American households,
00:20so we've gathered some of the proven health benefits of the drink.
00:23Medical News Today cites multiple studies that show people who drink green tea
00:27have a reduced risk of mortality due to cardiovascular disease.
00:32The site also knows that it may help with inflammatory skin conditions.
00:36Healthline reports green tea is an excellent source of powerful antioxidants.
00:41Green tea may also improve brain function because of the caffeine and amino acid in the product
00:46working together, according to the site.
00:49Experts say that green tea consumers should have no more than 8 cups per day
00:53because drinking too much caffeine can cause insomnia, headaches, and dehydration.
00:58USA Today notes that on any given day, over 159 million Americans are drinking tea.
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