Color
Black, Brownish Black, Dark Brown
Caramel Brown
Types
Tanyang Gongfu, Zhenghe Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Earl Grey Tea
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Milk Content
Not required
3/4 cup
Taste
Bitter, Bittersweet, Sweet
Spicy, Sweet
Additives
Hot water, Lemon, Sugar
Black Tea, Cardamom, Ginger, Milk, Hot water, Spices
Physical Benefits
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Protects bones, Strengthens bones
Beneficial for cough & cold, Helps heart protection, Improves digestion
Mental Health Benefits
Fights depression, Gives calming effect, Increases alertness, Refreshes mind
Headache cure, Improves mental health performance, Refreshes mind
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
Acidity, Anxiety, Dangerous for breastfeeding and pregnant women, Dizziness, Insomnia, Nausea
High Risk Side Effects
Convulsions, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat
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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
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Insomnia
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Brands
Alokozay, Ceylon, Lipton, Rosa Black Tea, Tazo, Tejava, Twinings
Brooke Bond, Everest, Golden Tips, Organic, Wagh Bakri
Originated in
China
India
Origin Period
2700 BC
Between 5000- 9000 years ago