Influencers love it, claiming it counters obesity and more. But what can green tea actually do for your health?

Both black and green tea contain caffeine, which stimulates the nervous system and encourages the release of feel-good hormones like dopamine and serotonin. Though caffeine sometimes gets a bad rap, it’s been shown to boost alertness, mood, memory, and reaction time.

The beneficial brew has long been celebrated for its antioxidant properties, and more recently, influencers have touted it as a natural Ozempic. However, experts are now saying that while some claims are overblown, the green stuff might be even better for us than previously thought.

When you think about the best teas for weight loss, green tea is probably the first one that comes to mind. There's a good reason for that: Experts say green tea is a slimming tea due to its catechins,