Color
Black, Brownish Black, Dark Brown
Black, Brownish Black
Types
Tanyang Gongfu, Zhenghe Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Earl Grey Tea
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
Milk Content
Not required
Not required
Taste
Bitter, Bittersweet, Sweet
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
Additives
Hot water, Lemon, Sugar
No Additives
Preparation Time
Not Available
Cooking Time
Not Available
Physical Benefits
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Protects bones, Strengthens bones
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
Mental Health Benefits
Fights depression, Gives calming effect, Increases alertness, Refreshes mind
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
Disease Prevention
Lowers risk of diabetes, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Treats artherosclerosis
Reduces cardiovascular diseases
Overall Health Benefits
Detoxifies your body, Oral Health, Useful for weight control
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control
Hair Care
Not Available
Not Available
Skin Care
Not Available
Not Available
Low Risk Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Irritability, Ringing in ears, Sleep disorders, Vomiting
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
High Risk Side Effects
Convulsions, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
Short (8 floz)
Not Available
Tall (12 floz)
Not Available
Short (236 ml)
Not Available
Tall (354 ml)
Not Available
Safe Level
300.00 mg
300.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
Without Sugar
Not Available
With Skimmed Milk
Not Available
Not Available
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
Not Available
Not Available
With Whole Milk
Not Available
Not Available
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Not Available
Not Available
Calories With Additives
Not Available
Brands
Alokozay, Ceylon, Lipton, Rosa Black Tea, Tazo, Tejava, Twinings
Yunnan
Originated in
China
China
Origin Period
2700 BC
7th Century
Popularity
Famous
Moderate