Color
Black, Brownish Black, Dark Brown
Beige, Dark Brown, White
Types
Tanyang Gongfu, Zhenghe Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Earl Grey Tea
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Milk Content
Not required
Little condensed milk
Taste
Bitter, Bittersweet, Sweet
Bittersweet
Additives
Hot water, Lemon, Sugar
Milk
Physical Benefits
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Protects bones, Strengthens bones
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Mental Health Benefits
Fights depression, Gives calming effect, Increases alertness, Refreshes mind
Freshness, Mental alertness, Mind stimulation
Disease Prevention
Lowers risk of diabetes, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Treats artherosclerosis
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Overall Health Benefits
Detoxifies your body, Oral Health, Useful for weight control
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Low Risk Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Irritability, Ringing in ears, Sleep disorders, Vomiting
Insomnia, Nervousness, Restlessness
High Risk Side Effects
Convulsions, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat
Painful to those having kidney stones, Stomach pains
Caffeine Level
Low
Moderate
Safe Level
300.00 mg
400.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Stomach upset
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Brands
Alokozay, Ceylon, Lipton, Rosa Black Tea, Tazo, Tejava, Twinings
ABC, Nescafê, Nestlé
Originated in
China
Indonesia, Malaysia
Origin Period
2700 BC
19th Century, Approx 15th Century