The most notable finding from this study was the reduction of cardiovascular death in those who consumed the most amount of green tea. Women and men who consumed five or more cups of green tea has a reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 31 percent and 22 percent, respectively. The research also showed that women who drank five cups or more of green tea had a 42 percent lower risk of stroke, compared to those who drank less than a cup per day.