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Gunpowder Tea vs Puer Tea


Puer Tea vs Gunpowder Tea


What is

Color
Orange   
Black, Brownish Black   

Types
Herbal   
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)   

Milk Content
Not required   
Not required   

Taste
Grassy, Smoky   
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet   

Serving Style
Hot   
Hot   

Additives
Mint, Sugar, Tea Leaves, Water   
No Additives   

Number of Servings
1   
1   

Time Required
  
  

Preparation Time
2 minutes   
2
Not Available   

Cooking Time
5 minutes   
5
Not Available   

Benefits

Health Benefits
  
  

Physical Benefits
Beneficial for cough & cold, Helps heart protection, Increases immunity, Lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, Makes better immune system   
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol   

Mental Health Benefits
Refreshes mind   
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind   

Disease Prevention
Beneficial for cough & cold, Helpful for type 2 diabetes, It has anti cancer properties   
Reduces cardiovascular diseases   

Overall Health Benefits
Not Available   
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control   

Hair Care
Not Available   
Not Available   

Skin Care
Slows down the aging process   
Not Available   

Side Effects
  
  

Low Risk Side Effects
Insomnia, Nausea, Nervousness, Restlessness, Skin reactions, Stomach upsets   
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting   

High Risk Side Effects
Palpitations, Tremors   
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors   

Caffeine

Caffeine Content
40.00 mg   
10
65.00 mg   
15

Serving Size in USA
  
  

Short (8 floz)
40.00 mg   
9
Not Available   

Tall (12 floz)
Not Available   
65.00 mg   
5

Serving Size in UK
  
  

Short (236 ml)
40.00 mg   
8
Not Available   

Tall (354 ml)
Not Available   
65.00 mg   
3

Caffeine Level
Moderate   
Low   

Safe Level
400.00 mg   
300.00 mg   

Harmful Level
500.00 mg   
500.00 mg   

Effects of Caffeine
Anxiety disorder, Dizziness, Restlessness, Sleeping Crisis   
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis   

Calories

Without Sugar
Not Available   
Not Available   

With Sugar
Not Available   
Not Available   

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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fats
Not Available   
0.00 gm   

Carbohydrates
Not Available   
1.00 gm   
10

Protein
Not Available   
0.00 gm   
99+

Brands

Brands
Lipton, Organic, Twinings   
Yunnan   

History
  
  

Originated in
China   
China   

Origin Period
618 - 907 CE   
7th Century   

Popularity
Moderate   
Moderate   

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