Color
Black, Dark Brown
Black, Brownish Black, Dark Brown
Types
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Tanyang Gongfu, Zhenghe Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Earl Grey Tea
Milk Content
Half a cup
Not required
Taste
Bitter, Intense espresso
Bitter, Bittersweet, Sweet
Serving Style
Cold, Hot, Iced
Hot
Additives
Milk, No Additives, Sugar, Water
Hot water, Lemon, Sugar
Physical Benefits
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Protects bones, Strengthens bones
Mental Health Benefits
Mental alertness, Prevents dizziness, Refreshes mind, Strengthens mood
Fights depression, Gives calming effect, Increases alertness, Refreshes mind
Disease Prevention
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Lowers risk of diabetes, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Treats artherosclerosis
Overall Health Benefits
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Detoxifies your body, Oral Health, Useful for weight control
Low Risk Side Effects
Insomnia, Nervousness, Restlessness
Dizziness, Headache, Irritability, Ringing in ears, Sleep disorders, Vomiting
High Risk Side Effects
Anxiety disorder, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Irritable bowel syndrome, Stomach pains, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
Convulsions, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat
Caffeine Level
Extreme
Low
Safe Level
400.00 mg
300.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Sleep difficulties, Stomach upset
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Brands
Black Eye Coffee, Costa Coffee, Folgers, Starbucks
Alokozay, Ceylon, Lipton, Rosa Black Tea, Tazo, Tejava, Twinings
Originated in
Italy
China
Origin Period
18th Century, Approx 15th Century
2700 BC