Effect of Water Hardness on Catechin and Caffeine Content in Green Tea Infusions

The health benefits of green tea are associated with its high catechin content. In scientific studies, green tea is often prepared with deionized water. However, casual consumers will simply use their local tap water, which differs in alkalinity and mineral content depending on the region. To assess...

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Main Authors: Mica Cabrera, Faizah Taher, Alendre Llantada, Quyen Do, Tyeshia Sapp, Monika Sommerhalter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/12/3485