Chemistry and Applications of Green Tea [Hardcover]

Takehiko Yamamoto (Author), Lekh Raj Juneja (Author), sDjong-Chi Chu (Author), Mujo Kim (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0849340063 | ISBN-13: 978-0849340062 | Publication Date: July 31, 1997 | Edition: 1

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 scientifically investigated. These include:

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (July 31, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849340063
• ISBN-13: 978-0849340062
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #715,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #18 in Books > Medical Books > Pharmacology > Reference

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know about green tea, October 16, 2000

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Kristina (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chemistry and Applications of Green Tea (Hardcover)

This is an amazing book that contains information about all aspects of the chemical properties of green tea. There is information about tea polyphenols, ranging from their purported cancer prevention to its deodorizing effects. My only complaint is that the book does not say whether many of these properties are unique to green tea, or if they apply to black tea as well.

4.0 out of 5 stars A much needed resource on Green Tea Chemistry, April 19, 2010

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Anthony V. Codispoti "EatGreenTea" (Columbus, OH, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chemistry and Applications of Green Tea (Hardcover)

Found this book while looking for trustworthy sources on green tea's health benefits. Needed good science to back up the anecdotal health claims made for consuming green tea. This information is necessary for my web site EatGreenTea.com to be a trusted source on the verified health benefits of Green Tea. I found some very useful information in this book for my purposes. However, I'm not sure that most casual readers will find it worth the expense. As it appears to have gone out of print, it can be hard to come across a copy. Harder still to come across a good deal on it.