Green tea has intertwined itself in important history, traditions, and even medicine. Green tea can be found as early as the 8th century in China where it’s said to originate. Stories differ in how it actually was first made from a flower falling a tea cup of an emperor to a man eating it and getting the idea of steeping it in water. Regardless, of how it was created, green tea has made a lasting impact with all those it came into contact with as it is still one of the most popular beverages today.

Here are benefits of green confirmed by studies, and more reasons for you to drink it.