Color
Black, Brownish Black, Dark Brown
Black, Brown, Green, Red, Yellow
Types
Tanyang Gongfu, Zhenghe Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Earl Grey Tea
White, Yellow, Green, Oolong, Black, Post Fermented, Herbal, Rooibos, Mate, Blooming, Jasmine Tea, Pu-erh
Milk Content
Not required
Half a cup
Taste
Bitter, Bittersweet, Sweet
Little bitter, Sweet
Serving Style
Hot
Hot, Iced
Additives
Hot water, Lemon, Sugar
Milk, Spices, Sugar, Water
Physical Benefits
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Protects bones, Strengthens bones
Beneficial for cough & cold, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Keeps blood pressure in control, Keeps digestive tract healthy, Lowers cholesterol, Makes better immune system, Protects bones
Mental Health Benefits
Fights depression, Gives calming effect, Increases alertness, Refreshes mind
Headache cure, Increases alertness, Mind stimulation, Relieves tension, Strengthens mood
Disease Prevention
Lowers risk of diabetes, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Treats artherosclerosis
Lowers post workout muscle pain, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Reduces bacterial and fungal infection, Reduces menstrual pain
Overall Health Benefits
Detoxifies your body, Oral Health, Useful for weight control
Detoxifies your body, Have anti bacterial properties, Prevents tooth decay, Useful for weight control
Hair Care
-
Improves hair texture
Skin Care
-
Slows down the aging process
Low Risk Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Irritability, Ringing in ears, Sleep disorders, Vomiting
Anxiety, Constipation, Sleep disorder
High Risk Side Effects
Convulsions, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat
Diarrhea, Kidney disorder, Skeletal fluorosis, Worsens glaucoma
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
Cardiac arrhythmias, Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Sleep difficulties
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Brands
Alokozay, Ceylon, Lipton, Rosa Black Tea, Tazo, Tejava, Twinings
Bigelow, Harney & Sons, Lipton, Tazo, Tetley, Twinings, Yogi Tree
Originated in
China
China
Origin Period
2700 BC
10th Century