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EGCG or Epigallocatechin gallate is one of the main catechins that can be found in high in the green tea. Black tea also contains EGCG but in much lesser amount. Not only that black tea contains all the catechins in much lower amount because of the extensive fermentation. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has strong antioxidant properties and it is very good for the health.

Catechins are polyphenolic antioxidants found in various plants especially in the leaves of the tea plants. Scientifically, Catechins are bio-flavonoids which can be found in the plants. Bio-flavonoid is a large class of plant pigments having a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone. Catechins are the sub group of flavan-3-ols (a class of flavonoids). Catechins are important for the good health. Catechins are also known as cachou, cahoo and cutch.