24 Jun Five Best Green Tea for Weight Loss in India

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Today we will talk about Best Green Tea Brands and Flavors in India for Weight Loss .

All of us have heard about the benefits of the wonder drink, green tea and its increasing use and demand over the years. It is highly used for its stimulating properties in triggering weight loss and burning fat.

Even though it originated in China, it has been very popular all over the world since a few decades. Apart from weight loss, green tea gives a number of other health benefits such as improving brain function, lowering the risks of various types of cancer and lowering the risk of diabetes, to name a few.

As people are getting more into fitness, Indian green tea sales have been increasing at around 60% year-on-year.

Why Green Tea for Weight Loss?

As I mentioned above, green tea plays a great role in triggering weight loss and promoting fitness. How exactly does green tea help in weight loss? Let’s find out.

Green tea is loaded with antioxidants named as catechin polyphenols, which help in intensifying levels of fat oxidation and increases metabolic rate. The body is detoxified of harmful substances and all the toxins are released, which help in accelerating the weight loss process. The harmful byproducts known as free radicals are produced when energy is generated. These radicals are harmful as they damage our cells. Antioxidants in cells help in eradicating these harmful radicals, and helping you stay healthy.

Popular Brands in India

The top Indian green tea brands include Organic Indian green tea, Tetley green tea, Lipton green tea, LaPlant green tea and Typhoo green tea.

#1. Organic India Green Tea

Organic India Green TeaWith the nutritional addition of tulsi to it, Organic India Green Tea is one of the purest and healthiest forms of green tea, with no preservatives used. It is one of the best tasting green teas as well.

Origin of Manufacturer

The manufacturer, Organic India Private Limited, was known as IITC  and changed its name in 2006. The company began producing Ayurvedic herbal medicines which led them to add tulsi tea collections. It successfully grows to produce various herbal products.

Organic or not

The production of Organic India Green tea is purely organic. It is completely free of fertilizers and preservatives.

Flavors and Availability Form

  • Organic India Plain Infusion Tea (Tea Bags)
  • Organic India The Tulsi Green Tea- (Loose)
  • Organic India The Original Antioxidant Rich (Loose)
  • Organic India The Tulsi Green Tea (Loose)
  • Organic India Tulsi Lemon Ginger Green Tea  (Tea Bags)
  • Organic India Tulsi Jasmine Green Tea  (Tea Bags)
  • Organic India Tulsi Pomegranate Green Tea  (Tea Bags)

 

Taste

The flavors available in Organic India Green Tea vary widely and all of these have a specific taste to it. The Lemon Ginger Green Tea has a fresh and earthy taste to it, with a hint of ginger and zest of lemon to it. It is well balanced with the flavor of tulsi in its background.

Jasmine green tea smells and tastes of tulsi mainly, with a subtle hint of wood which calms you down.

The pomegranate and tulsi flavor is a combination of sweet fruit and delicate tulsi. It gives a fruity aroma and tastes a bit sweet.

Nutritional Facts

1 serving or infusion bag of Organic India Green tea contains:

Calories: 0

Fat, cholesterol, carbs: Nil

Antioxidants: A good trace of antioxidants and phytonutrients.

Specific points

Being one of the top leaders in producing green tea, this brand is certified organic, which helps you be assured of the quality and consumption of this green tea. The important fusion of tulsi to this tea helps in promoting a healthy metabolism and eliminating all toxins from the body.

Rating – 4.4 Stars  (by 1475 customer reviews Amazon)

5 Star from me – I am drinking it from 1 year and its working for me.

#2. Tetley Green Tea- Most Selling

Tetley Green TeaTetley green tea is one of the most consumed and most selling green tea in India. It has gained a lot of popularity since a few years.

Origin of Manufacturer

Tetley originated in England a few decades ago and it spread widely in many countries. In 2000, Tetley was owned by Tata Global Beverages in India and is producing green tea for around a decade now.

Organic or not

It is not organic, and there might be preservatives used.

Flavors and Availability Form

  • Tetley Plain Long Leaf Green Tea(Loose)
  • Tetley Green Tea, Lemon & Honey ( Tea Bags )
  • Tetley Green Tea, Ginger, Mint and Lemon( Tea Bags)
  • Tetley Green Tea, Cinnamon Honey (Tea Bags)
  • Tetley Green Tea, Aloe Vera (Tea Bags)

 

Taste

Each flavor in Tetley Green Tea varies widely as well. The plain version of Tetley Green Tea is a bit bland and bitter, and it can take some time to get used to it.

On the other hand, Lemon and Honey flavor gives a sweet taste of honey combined with a zest of lemon, which provides an overall well balanced flavor.

Ginger, mint and lemon flavor provides a hint of lemon and ginger with a punch of mint, which is quite soothing and aromatic.

Cinnamon honey flavor is meant for those who prefer a bit of sweetness to their teas. As cinnamon and honey are both sweet in taste, this tea tastes good when served chilled.

The aloe vera flavored green tea is always a doubt of how it would taste like. Tetley Aloe Vera flavored green tea tastes just right with a soothing feel.

Nutritional facts

Calories: 1

Carbs: 1 g

No traces of protein, cholesterol and fat.

High amount of antioxidants

Specific points

The amount of antioxidants in Tetley Green Tea is higher than the amount found in fruits and vegetables. It soothes and relieves you of stress, providing a sense of rejuvenation during work.

Rating – 4.3 Stars (by 2313 customer reviews Amazon)

3. Lipton Green Tea

One of the most affordable green teas, Lipton Green Tea tastes great for its price. It is consumed by a large number of people in India and is rapidly gaining popularity.

Origin of Manufacturer

The company was founded by Sir Thomas Lipton which grew from Sri Lanka to the United States and United Kingdom. It spread worldwide thereafter and is being widely consumed in around 150 countries.

Organic or not

Lipton green tea is not organic.

 

Flavors and Availability Form

  • Lipton® Green Tea Pure & Light
  • Lipton® Green Tea Mint Burst
  • Lipton® Green Tea Lemon Zest
  • Lipton® Green Tea Honey Lemon
  • Lipton ® Green Tea- Loose Tea
  • Lipton® Green Tea Tulsi Natural
  • Matcha Green tea and Mint
  • Orange Passion fruit Jasmine Green tea
  • Cranberry Pomegranate Green tea

Most of these are available in tea bags.

Taste

The pure green tea flavor has a toasty taste which is soothing at the same time. It can be bitter if you allow it to infuse further.

The mint green tea is made up of peppermint and spearmint leaves, which allows a fresh and minty flavor.

Honey lemon green tea provides a hint of sweet taste with a tangy lemon taste in the background. This is one of the most preferred flavors in Lipton Green Tea.

Matcha green tea flavor is made up of chlorophyll rich leaves which are available in fine powder form. It gives a rich Japanese matcha taste with an additional mint taste in the optional match- mint flavor.

Orange passion fruit and jasmine green tea is a fresh combination which simply gives a refreshing taste. The citrus flavors of orange and passion fruit combined with the fresh taste of jasmine gives a well balanced feel.

Nutritional facts

1 tea bag of Lipton green tea contains:

Zero calories, protein, carbs, fat and cholesterol. It contains high amounts of antioxidants.

Specific points

Lipton green tea contains natural relaxants which help in relieving you of stress and provides mental fitness as well. It is also known for improving metabolism at a faster pace. It is easily available in all grocery stores and comes at an affordable price. This green tea is rainforest alliance certified.

Rating – 4.3 Stars (By 1644 customer reviews Amazon)

4. LaPlant Green Tea

Laplant Green TeaA natural blend of green tea leaves with its various flavor infusions simply refreshes our mind and senses. LaPlant green tea is another popular green tea brands, widely consumed by Indians.

Origin of Manufacturer

The brand established itself as a startup in Mumbai, and is comparatively new to the market. Even though they are a new startup, they have established a good competition with the traditional brands.

Organic or not

Although it is natural, LaPlant green tea is not organic. There is a difference between natural and organic food.

Flavors and Availability Form

  • LaPlant Unflavoured Green Tea(Loose)
  • LaPlant Tulsi Green Tea (Loose)
  • LaPlant Lemon, Mint, Ginger, Honey Green Tea (Tea Bags)
  • LaPlant Lemon, Honey, Ginger, Mint, Tulsi Green Tea (Tea Bags)
  • LaPlant Lemon, Tulsi, Mint, Ginger Green Tea (Tea Bags)
  • LaPlant Lemon, Ginger Green Tea (Tea Bags)

 

Taste

The pure and simple flavor of LaPlant green tea gives a refreshing and soothing taste with a nice thick green color.

The lemon, ginger, mint and honey flavor is a combination of sweet and earthy taste, with the essential benefits of green tea and the flavorful combination from these ingredients.
LaPlant Tulsi green tea gives the same refreshing and earthy taste with the subtle hint of tulsi in the background.

Nutritional facts

1 tea bag of LaPlant green tea contains:

Zero calories, protein, carbs, fat and cholesterol. It contains high amounts of antioxidants.

Specific points

The original aroma and taste of each tea bag is retained due to the process of Metallized Heat-sealed Envelope in which every tea bag is packed with heat- sealable metalized envelope. The tulsi leaves used in this green tea are selected from certified farms and involves natural processes to manufacture the green tea.

Rating: 3.9 Stars  (By 823 customer reviews on Flipkart)

5. Typhoo Green Tea

Typhoo Green TeaYet another popular green tea brand in India, Typhoo green tea provides a number of flavors and varieties.

Origin of manufacturer

Being sold in around 45 countries, Typhoo green tea was brought in picture in UK many decades ago. It began its supply in India since 2008.

Organic or not

Typhoo Green Tea is not organic.

Flavors and Availability Form

  • Typhoo Pure Green Tea, tea bags
  • Typhoo Jasmine Green Tea, tea bags
  • Typhoo Moroccan Mint Green Tea, tea bags
  • Typhoo Lemon Grass Green Tea, tea bags
  • Typhoo Traditional Tulsi Green Tea, tea bags

 

Taste

The taste of Typhoo green tea is one of the lightest and soothing flavors of all varieties. It does not taste bitter and gives an ecstatic feel to it.

The Jasmine Green Tea flavor blends in well with the green tea flavor, giving a rich sweet taste and a blissful aroma.

The Moroccan Mint flavor is one of the most refreshing flavors in the range of Typhoo Green Tea flavors. The freshness of mint and soothing balance provided by the green tea flavor completely relaxes your mind.

Nutritional facts

1 tea bag of Typhoo green tea contains:

Zero calories, protein, carbs, fat and cholesterol. It contains high amounts of antioxidants.

Specific points

The tea is handpicked from the gardens of Assam and Darjeeling. The climate controlled manufacturing process ensures that keeps the tea bags fresh. The heat sealed envelopes over each tea bag keep them dry and moisture free, hence keeping the taste and aroma intact.

Rating: 4.1 Stars  (By 365 customer reviews on Amazon)

Perfect Way to Brew Green Tea

There are two ways of brewing green tea. First is by using green tea leaves and the second way is to simply use the tea bag (which is the easier way of the two).

To brew green tea using leaves,

You will need: 200-250 ml of water, 1 teaspoon green tea leaves and a kettle.

Method:

  1. Keep the water to boil in the kettle. After it boils, slow down the flame.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon or 2 grams of green tea leaves in a cup or in an infuser.
  3. Pour the boiled water in the cup and cover it with a lid.
  4. Let the tea leaves steep for 1 to 3 minutes.
  5. After the steeped tea has reached a desirable taste, strain it and receive the tea in a mug or any other drinking container.

 

To brew green tea using a tea bag,

You will need: 1 green tea bag, 200-250 ml of water and a kettle.

Method:

  1. Keep the water to boil in the kettle. After it boils, slow down the flame.
  2. Place the tea bag in a mug.
  3. Pour the boiled water in the mug.
  4. Let the tea infuse in the water for around a minute.

The green tea is ready to drink.

How Much Green Tea Should You Drink for Weight Loss

You are well aware by now that green tea helps a lot in losing weight. So you must be thinking to live on green tea the whole day instead of eating anything else. But let me tell you, anything in excess is bad for your health. And so is the case with green tea. You need not drink 7 to 10 cups of green tea in a day to lose weight. In fact, around 3 to 5 cups ( Around 750 ml) per day is sufficient, which is the ‘optimal’ dosage. But then again, if you want to see faster results, you should not stick to just one cup per day.

 

Healthy Alternatives to Green Tea

Yeah There are many good alternatives like Curry leaves tea, cinnamon and honey tea, Fennel seeds tea, Hot Coriander Leaves Juice etc. Which works as good antioxidants and helps much in weight loss.

NOTE - Friends, I am not dietitian or Doctor, I write information here on the basis of my own 25 kilo weight loss experience and sometimes from online research. Please take doctor advice before applying any tip, as each and every human body is different.

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