Chemistry and Applications of Green Tea Author:Takehiko Yamamoto, Lekh Raj Juneja, D.C. Chu, Mujo Kim, L.R. Juneja, M. Kim Green tea (Thea sinensis), a time-honored drink in Japan for more than 1,000 years, is used medicinally and as refreshment after meals. Recent studies suggest a correlation between the natural antioxidants found in green tea and overall good health. This exciting new text explores the many useful properties of green tea that have been scientific... more »ally investigated. This book offers the latest information on the chemistry, metabolism, and various other aspects of tea polyphenols and their applications.« less