Color
Beige, Light Brown
Black, Brown, Green, Red, Yellow
Types
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White, Yellow, Green, Oolong, Black, Post Fermented, Herbal, Rooibos, Mate, Blooming, Jasmine Tea, Pu-erh
Milk Content
3/4 cup
Half a cup
Taste
Milky, Sweet
Little bitter, Sweet
Serving Style
Hot
Hot, Iced
Additives
Sugar
Milk, Spices, Sugar, Water
Physical Benefits
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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
Mental alertness, Prevents dizziness
Headache cure, Increases alertness, Mind stimulation, Relieves tension, Strengthens mood
Disease Prevention
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Lowers post workout muscle pain, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Reduces bacterial and fungal infection, Reduces menstrual pain
Overall Health Benefits
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Detoxifies your body, Have anti bacterial properties, Prevents tooth decay, Useful for weight control
Hair Care
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Improves hair texture
Skin Care
-
Slows down the aging process
Low Risk Side Effects
Indigestion, Restlessness, Stomoch Heaviness and Bloating
Anxiety, Constipation, Sleep disorder
High Risk Side Effects
Anxiety disorder, Digestion problems, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
Diarrhea, Kidney disorder, Skeletal fluorosis, Worsens glaucoma
Caffeine Level
Moderate
Low
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
Cardiac arrhythmias, Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Sleep difficulties
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Brands
Maxwell House, Nescafê, Nestlé
Bigelow, Harney & Sons, Lipton, Tazo, Tetley, Twinings, Yogi Tree
Originated in
Portuguese
China
Origin Period
19th Century, Approx 15th Century
10th Century