Aren't you tired of sipping your regular cuppa 'chai'? Move on to green tea, a more exciting, invigorating and healthier infusion, says Shruti Saraf

Imagine fresh green grass pressing up under the soles of your feet. A crisp, fragrant breeze wafting through your hair; and a plantation of tender tea leaves before you. Sounds soul soothing, doesn't it? That's exactly what green tea can do for you. From bath salts to ice cream, this traditional Asian beverage can be used in dozens of ways to relax the mind, strengthen the body, and raise the spirit.

So, What's Green Tea?

Made from dried leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, green tea is steamed, rolled and dried, unlike the black and oolong tea that are fermented - the shorter process gives green tea a lighter flavour, while retaining powerful antioxidants and other benefits intact.

Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one - goes an ancient Chinese proverb. Here's a bit about this special tea, which might infuse similar sentiments in you as well.

Savour The Sip

It's fresh, light and grassy. However don't be disappointed as green tea doesn't taste like regular tea, but rest assured it's a good choice - very healthy and a taste not difficult to acquire. Different varieties of green tea have their own nuances - some have a tinge of sweetness while others are more astringent.