Color
Black, Brownish Black, Dark Brown
Cream, Light Brown, Off-white
Types
Tanyang Gongfu, Zhenghe Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Earl Grey Tea
Flat Coffee
Milk Content
Not required
3/4 cup
Taste
Bitter, Bittersweet, Sweet
Mellow
Serving Style
Hot
Cold, Hot, Iced, Warm
Additives
Hot water, Lemon, Sugar
Hot water, Milk
Physical Benefits
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Protects bones, Strengthens bones
Improves health
Mental Health Benefits
Fights depression, Gives calming effect, Increases alertness, Refreshes mind
Mental alertness, Prevents dizziness
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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Hair Care
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Skin Care
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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
Anxiety disorder, Diarrhea, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Irritable bowel syndrome, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
Caffeine Level
Low
Moderate
Safe Level
300.00 mg
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Harmful Level
500.00 mg
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Effects of Caffeine
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Stomach upset
With Skimmed Milk
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With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
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With Whole Milk
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With Whole Milk and Sugar
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Brands
Alokozay, Ceylon, Lipton, Rosa Black Tea, Tazo, Tejava, Twinings
Boss Coffee, Folgers, Maxwell House, Millstone, Moccono, Nescafê, Starbucks
Originated in
China
Yemen
Origin Period
2700 BC
Approx 15th Century