Color
Brown, Dark Brown
Black, Brownish Black
Types
Espresso
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
Milk Content
Little
Not required
Taste
Bitter
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
Additives
Hot water, Milk
No Additives
Preparation Time
Not Available
Cooking Time
Not Available
Physical Benefits
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
Mental Health Benefits
Boosts Energy, Enhance memory, Fights depression
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
Disease Prevention
Helpful for type 2 diabetes
Reduces cardiovascular diseases
Overall Health Benefits
Functions as a antioxidant, 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
Acidity, Sleep disorders
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
High Risk Side Effects
Increases level of cholesterol, Slows the blood flow in heart, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
Tall (12 floz)
Not Available
Grande (16 floz)
Not Available
Tall (354 ml)
Not Available
Grande (473 ml)
Not Available
Caffeine Level
Moderate
Low
Safe Level
400.00 mg
300.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Stomach upset
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
Without Sugar
Not Available
With Skimmed Milk
Not Available
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
Not Available
With Whole Milk
Not Available
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Not Available
Calories With Additives
Not Available
Originated in
Italy
China
Origin Period
16th Century
7th Century
Popularity
Famous
Moderate