Color
Golden Brown, Orange
Beige, Light Brown
Types
Lover’s Leap, Sylvakandy, Beverly, Ceylon Organic
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Milk Content
Not required
3/4 cup
Taste
Strong and Rich, Sweet
Milky, Sweet
Additives
Hot water
Sugar
Physical Benefits
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Keeps blood pressure in control, Lowers cholesterol
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Mental Health Benefits
Gives calming effect, Mental alertness, Prevents dizziness, Refreshes mind, Relieves tension
Mental alertness, Prevents dizziness
Disease Prevention
Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Treats artherosclerosis
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Overall Health Benefits
Functions as a antioxidant, Useful for weight control
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Skin Care
Good For Skin, Slows down the aging process
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Low Risk Side Effects
Confusion, Dizziness, Headache, Heartburn, Insomnia, Irritability
Indigestion, Restlessness, Stomoch Heaviness and Bloating
High Risk Side Effects
Rapid heartbeats, Tremors
Anxiety disorder, Digestion problems, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
Caffeine Level
Low
Moderate
Safe Level
300.00 mg
400.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Dizziness, Headache, Irregular heartbeat
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Stomach upset
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Brands
Bigelow, Brooklyn, Lipton, Teavalley
Maxwell House, Nescafê, Nestlé
Originated in
Sri Lanka
Portuguese
Origin Period
1867
19th Century, Approx 15th Century