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Green Tea vs Black Tea


Black Tea vs Green Tea


What is

Color
Dark Green, Green, Pale Black, Pale Green, Yellowish Green   
Black, Brownish Black, Dark Brown   

Types
Chinese Green Tea, Pan Fried Longjing, Bi Luo Chun, Jasmine Tea, Japanese green tea, Steamed Sencha, Gyokuro, Kabusecha   
Tanyang Gongfu, Zhenghe Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Earl Grey Tea   

Milk Content
Not required   
Not required   

Taste
Bittersweet, Sweet   
Bitter, Bittersweet, Sweet   

Serving Style
Hot   
Hot   

Additives
Ginger, Honey, Hot water, Lemon   
Hot water, Lemon, Sugar   

Number of Servings
1   
1   

Time Required
  
  

Preparation Time
5 minutes   
5
2 minutes   
2

Cooking Time
5 minutes   
5
5 minutes   
5

Benefits

Health Benefits
  
  

Physical Benefits
Decreases blood concentration, Lowers cholesterol, Lowers glycemic control, Makes better immune system   
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Protects bones, Strengthens bones   

Mental Health Benefits
Boosts memory, Gives calming effect, Improves cognition, Mental alertness   
Fights depression, Gives calming effect, Increases alertness, Refreshes mind   

Disease Prevention
Cures Alzheimer's disease, Helpful for type 2 diabetes, It has anti cancer properties, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Prevents Prostrate Cancer, Reduces cardiovascular diseases   
Lowers risk of diabetes, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Treats artherosclerosis   

Overall Health Benefits
Have anti bacterial properties, Useful for weight control   
Detoxifies your body, Oral Health, Useful for weight control   

Hair Care
Not Available   
Not Available   

Skin Care
Good For Skin, Slows down the aging process   
Not Available   

Side Effects
  
  

Low Risk Side Effects
Anxiety, Headache, Irritability, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting   
Dizziness, Headache, Irritability, Ringing in ears, Sleep disorders, Vomiting   

High Risk Side Effects
Anxiety disorder, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Liver disease, Worsens glaucoma   
Convulsions, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat   

Caffeine

Caffeine Content
25.00 mg   
5
47.00 mg   
12

Serving Size in USA
  
  

Short (8 floz)
25.00 mg   
4
47.00 mg   
11

Serving Size in UK
  
  

Short (236 ml)
25.00 mg   
3
47.00 mg   
10

Caffeine Level
Very low   
Low   

Safe Level
400.00 mg   
300.00 mg   

Harmful Level
500.00 mg   
500.00 mg   

Effects of Caffeine
Dizziness, Fever, Headache, Muscle twitching   
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis   

Calories

Without Sugar
0.00 Kcal   
2.00 Kcal   
1

With Sugar
17.00 Kcal   
16
24.00 Kcal   
19

With Skimmed Milk
Not Available   
Not Available   

With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
Not Available   
Not Available   

With Whole Milk
Not Available   
Not Available   

With Whole Milk and Sugar
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories With Additives
80.00 Kcal   
12
80.00 Kcal   
12

Fats
0.00 gm   
0.00 gm   

Carbohydrates
0.00 gm   
0.70 gm   
8

Protein
0.00 gm   
99+
0.00 gm   
99+

Brands

Brands
Harney & Sons, Lipton, Tetley, Twinings, Yogi Tree   
Alokozay, Ceylon, Lipton, Rosa Black Tea, Tazo, Tejava, Twinings   

History
  
  

Originated in
China   
China   

Origin Period
2737 BC   
2700 BC   

Popularity
Famous   
Famous   

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