A recent study conducted by Holland's National Institute of Public Health and Environment has concluded an interesting and revealing study on one of my favorite foods, chocolate! And who knows chocolate better than the Dutch, with the exception of the Aztecs. Their conclusion was that "Chocolate contains up to four times the anti-oxidants found in tea.". The researchers specifically found dark chocolate contains 53.5 mg catechins (our favorite anti-oxidant!) per 100 grams. In comparison the average cup of green tea can have up to 42 mg of catechins.

While chocolate is apparently slightly higher on the anti-oxidant scale, it is not far behind our beloved green tea.

Scientific research has only begun to scratch the surface of the numerous potential health benefits of green tea. Many of us have read about the benefits of green tea and cancer related illness. But what about the other chronic diseases millions of people struggle with every day of their lives? Case in point, a study by Cleveland's Western Reserve University concluded that "drinking four or more cups of green tea per day could help prevent rheumatoid arthritis, or reduce symptoms in individuals already suffering from the disease."


On a sweeter note, what many of us have secretly dreamed of is now a reality, proven with scientific research! Chocolate is healthy, does it make it a health food? I say yes! Partnered with green tea, how can any healthy diet go wrong? You be the judge. Start your new diet today with this tasty recipe! Still a bit skepticalal about chocolate? We have the perfect solution for you! Our line of wildly popular chocolate teas, has wonderful selection of chocolate flavored green teas!

Including these SBS Teas favorites:

Chocolate Orange Truffle Green Tea
Temple of Chocolate
Bavarian Chocolate Cream Green Tea
Chocolate Mint Green Tea