Green Tea may have the following effects on the body. I think I sent you this before. Please do not ignore. Research Shows  Enhance Health  Prevent Cancer  Restrict Blood Cholesterol  Control High Blood Pressure  Lower Blood Sugar  Suppress Aging  Refresh The Body  Deter Food Poisoning  Prevent And Treat Skin Disease  Stop Cavities  Fight Viruses  Act As A Bio-Regulatory Food  Additional Information  A Veggie You Can Drink? Since tea comes from a plant, think of a glass of tea as a kind of vegetable broth -- a very powerful vegetable broth. According to studies at Tufts University in Boston, one cup of green or black tea has more antioxidant power against the most common type of free radical in your body (the peroxyl radical) than 1/2 cup serving of broccoli, carrots, spinach, or strawberries.