Indeed, studies of green tea, in particular, have shown that it has been linked with:

• Enhanced immune system functioning,
• Prevention of normal cells turning cancerous,
• Suppression the formation and growth of tumors,
• Regulation of cholesterol levels,
• Reduced risk of stroke,
• Reduced control blood pressure,
• Reduced risk of epileptic seizures in laboratory animals,
• Reduced control blood sugar levels, and
• Weight loss.

While many of the claims for the value of the tea still await further validation - I am always skeptical when one substance is said to cure everything - there is mounting evidence that green tea, in particular, has some very important medicinal properties including its capability to promote weight loss.