Which Green Tea Is Best for Weight Loss?

If you are trying to lose weight, it can be challenging to get started. Trust us, we’ve been there, and it’s not easy. Whether it was a New Year's resolution, a promise to a loved one, or simply just for your health, weight loss can be tricky to navigate. 

If you are working towards losing weight, diet is key. What some people don’t realize is that your diet is one of the biggest factors contributing to weight loss. If you begin working out every day but continue to indulge in drinks and foods high in sugar and fat, your results will be minimal.

In terms of your diet, there are a few remedies that could help support your weight loss efforts. Green tea is one of the most popular options for weight loss, as its chemical composition and health benefits are unlike any other drink in the world. 

Let’s learn more about which green tea can help you jumpstart your weight loss journey.

What Is Green Tea?

Before you start swapping out a can of soda for a cup of tea, it is important to understand what you are putting into your body and why. 

Green tea is extracted and brewed straight from the leaf without oxidation, making it the healthiest and least processed type of tea. It includes high amounts of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Unsweetened green tea (which we highly recommend) contains fewer than three calories per cup. Plus, there are so many health benefits besides weight loss. 

What Are the Health Benefits of Green Tea?

Certain types of tea are always a great alternative to soda, beer, and other drinks that negatively impact your diet. However, when it comes to weight loss, green tea is king. Green tea contains high amounts of EGCG. It is an especially prominent component of green tea, and its main function is to block the formation of fat cells. 

EGCG has also been known to subside cravings for foods and drinks that contain high sugar levels. This is very important when you begin your diet, as your body will begin to crave the unhealthy foods that have been cut out. Besides weight loss, green tea contains a lot of other added health benefits. 

Studies have found that green tea produces chemicals that are key in blocking the formation of cancer cells in the following areas of the body: 

• Skin
• Lungs 
• Colon
• Mouth
• Liver
• Breast
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Prostate 

Drinking green tea also helps lower cholesterol, lower the risk of heart disease, lower stroke risk, increase cognitive functions, prevent dental cavities, provide stress relief, and improve chronic fatigue. Overall, green tea can help support your overall health while aiding in weight loss. 

Some people may think there is only one type of green tea. Plot twist: there are actually several types. If you find yourself scouring the aisles in search of the perfect kind of green tea, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. 

How Many Types of Green Tea Are There?

Green tea varies in flavor, smell, and texture. All types of green tea aid in the weight loss process, but some in particular help more than others. 

Here are our personal favorites and recommendations of green tea for you to choose from:

Matcha

You have definitely heard of green tea matcha before, as it is one of the most consumed variations of tea in the world.

Whether you were eavesdropping during someone’s order at a coffee shop (guilty) or have seen it in stores, matcha keeps getting more popular by the year and is particularly loved by Gen Z and Millenials. 

Matcha is the best in terms of flavor and health benefits. But why? Well, matcha is grown differently compared to other green teas. 

Farmers cover the leaf for weeks before it's ready to harvest to avoid direct sunlight. Matcha contains the nutrients from the entire leaf, which boosts the already plentiful antioxidants found in regular green tea. 

If you can’t tell, we really love matcha. Also, it has the most flavor out of any of the other teas on this list. If you’re still deciding what type of green tea to buy, matcha is definitely one of your top options. 

Sencha

It doesn’t get any more traditional than Sencha. Sencha has been around for thousands of years and is primarily grown and consumed in Asian countries, especially Japan. 

If you are looking for something a little simpler, Sencha is your best option. It doesn’t contain as many health benefits as matcha, and it looks and tastes a little different. Sencha is grown differently, resulting in a less-vibrant green color than matcha, and can be quite bitter. 

Because Sencha has different harvesting techniques, it also loses some nutrients like EGCG. It is an acquired taste, like black coffee. 

All in all, Sencha is more of the bare-bones minimum of green tea. It isn’t particularly spirited or lively like matcha, but it still gets the job done. Sencha still includes numerous health benefits, as does all green tea. 

Ginger and Green Tea

If you’re looking for an extra boost to an already very healthy drink, we highly recommend adding some ginger root to your green tea. This is one of our favorite drinks to start the day as the moderate caffeine levels coupled with the undertone of spice and aroma of ginger wake you right up! 

Instead of having multiple cups of coffee in the morning, try making a cup of green tea with ginger root. Like green tea, ginger also helps to subside unhealthy cravings. Taking both simultaneously drastically reduces the odds of you raiding your pantry for a late-night snack. 

You can get your day started knowing you have some of the healthiest properties in the world flowing through your body. 

Should I Start Drinking Green Tea?

Short answer: yes! Start keeping track of everything you eat and drink with Able. Able helps record anything and everything to do with weight loss. Weight loss is impossible to navigate without help, and Able is the best tool to help you begin your journey. 

Able can help support your weight loss efforts as you:

1. Start being active daily
2. Drink a cup of green tea every morning
3. Become a happier and healthier you

Green tea supports your cognitive abilities and your physical well-being. 

We know how it goes—you get a great workout and (hopefully) a cup of green tea in your system only to later end up binging on junk food. Again, we get it. People are prone to lapses, especially when it comes to weight loss. But only you have the power to fix it. 

By getting into a daily routine, writing down your intentions, and recording your diet with Able, you’ll be on your way to a healthier lifestyle.