Green tea

As nowadays everyone is quite conscious about their body weight so green tea helps to  reduce body weight. But it should be taken without adding any artificial sweetener or honey. 

It is good for diabetic patients .
It decreases blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart diseases.
It reduce risk of cancer.
It reduces bad cholesterol in blood.
It has relaxing and tranquilizing  effect so it is beneficial  in depression.
It has anti-viral and anti-bacterial  agents.
It can also help with wrinkles and signs of aging .
 It helps to control hair fall.     
 SIDE EFFECTS OF GREEN TEA

                 But tea has tannins (which can decrease absorption of iron and folic acid) so if you are pregnant or trying to conceive then green tea is not ideal for you.
                         People with over active thyroid should consult their doctor before drinking it.
                            Green tea also reduce the absorption of calcium so excessive intake can result in osteoporosis.

              Green tea is more beneficial if taken with honey and lemon. Lemon has essential oils which offers anti-bacterial benefits. Honey is a good source of magnesium' iron , Copper , ,potassium,calcium,zinc and vitamin-A ,B -Complex and C .