At a glance
Green tea extract comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, the same plant that gives us black and white tea. Green tea leaves are dried quickly after picking, so they stay light in color and keep their natural plant compounds, such as catechins.
Background
Tea has been grown and brewed in Asia for thousands of years. An extract takes the leaf and concentrates it, which lets a few drops of liquid carry the plant in a compact form.
On the label
The ingredient graphic places green tea extract first and says it supports metabolism and natural fat burning.* It sits in the same family of drink plants as green coffee bean extract, which is listed for a similar purpose.
Good to know
Tea plants contain some caffeine on their own. If you watch your caffeine, check the bottle label and ask your doctor.
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