Green tea is great stuff. It's loaded with healthful phytochemicals, and may be especially beneficial to dieters due to its thermogenic properties (i.e., boosting metabolism) which have been demonstrated in research with humans. Other benefits suggested by research include temporarily improved brain functioning (only partly due to its caffeine content), reduced risk of brain disorders associated with old age, reduced risk of certain cancers, reduced risk of type II diabetes, and reduced risk of Cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, the taste of green tea reminds me of grass clippings! In an effort to reap the benefits of green tea without having to drink the stuff, I went shopping for capsules of green tea extract. I chose this product because the Now Foods brand has been around for quite a while and seems well respected. I also feel safer purchasing supplements that are manufactured in the USA. In addition, this product was a relatively good value compared to other brand. I am very satisfied with this purchase