Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camelia Sinensis plant.

It has been used in toothpastes and mouthwashes to increase their effectiveness against

bacteria that causes bad breath and tooth decay.

Made from two leaves and a bud, the most potent green tea is from the first harvest

(first flush) single-estate (picked from the same plantation) and harvested around

early spring. Green tea contains Fluoride.

Some scientists question the popular belief that Fluoride prevents tooth decay. Now

concerned that government sanctioned Fluoridation of water has caused dental fluorosis

(staining and pitting of the teeth) resulting in tooth decay. In children this is the

first sign of Fluoride overdose.

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