The people of Okinawa are described as some of the healthiest, most physically fit and longest-living people on the planet. According to crazyfortea.com, they also drink the most tea per capita. Okinawan tea is advertised as a special form of tea that can help people live longer, lose weight and lead healthier lives.

On the Other: Okinawan Tea is Green Tea

Foodeditorials.com cautions against claims that Okinawan tea is a special type of tea. It states that all major teas come from the same plant, camellia sinensis, and what distinguishes one tea from another is the amount of fermentation that the tea leaf goes though. Crazyfortea.com also warns that Okinawan tea is simply a form of green tea that is common in Okinawa.

Bottom Line

Findings from the "Okinawa Centenarian Study" indicate that genetic factors, dietary habits and healthy lifestyles all play a role in the long lives and overall health of the Okinawan people. It is not a coincidence, however, that they drink green tea every day, according to crazyfortea.com; while there may not be a miraculous Okinawan tea, the site suggests that there are benefits from drinking tea on a regular basis, such as weight loss, increased energy, improved cardiovascular health and an improved immune system.

Source:

Okicent.org: The Okinawa Centenarian Study

FoodEditorials.com: The Truth About Okinawan Tea

CrazyForTea.com: Is Okinawan Tea a Hoax

More Information:

MayoClinic.com: Green Tea

HealthCastle.com: The Benefits of Tea

ImperialTeaGarden.com: Types of Tea