Color
Brown, Dark Brown
Beige, Dark Brown, Light Brown
Milk Content
Little
Not required
Taste
Bitter
Little bitter, Sweet
Serving Style
Hot
Cold, Iced
Additives
Hot water, Milk
Cream, Rum, Sugar
Physical Benefits
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart
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Mental Health Benefits
Boosts Energy, Enhance memory, Fights depression
Freshness, Increases alertness
Disease Prevention
Helpful for type 2 diabetes
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Overall Health Benefits
Functions as a antioxidant, Useful for weight control
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Low Risk Side Effects
Acidity, Sleep disorders
Interference with other diseases, Sleeplessness
High Risk Side Effects
Increases level of cholesterol, Slows the blood flow in heart, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
Can cause cancer, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis
Caffeine Level
Moderate
Moderate
Safe Level
400.00 mg
400.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Stomach upset
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Stomach upset
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Originated in
Italy
North Frisian
Origin Period
16th Century
19th Century