Color
Brown, Brownish White, Light Brown
  
Black, Brownish Black
  
Types
No types
  
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
  
Milk Content
Full cup
  
Not required
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
  
Serving Style
Hot
  
Hot
  
Additives
Espresso, Milk
  
No Additives
  
Number of Servings
1
  
1
  
Time Required
  
  
Preparation Time
Not Available
  
Cooking Time
Not Available
  
Health Benefits
  
  
Physical Benefits
Keeps blood pressure in control
  
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
  
Mental Health Benefits
Mental alertness
  
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
  
Disease Prevention
Not Available
  
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
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Side Effects
  
  
Low Risk Side Effects
Insomnia, Nervousness, Restlessness
  
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
  
High Risk Side Effects
Anxiety disorder, Diarrhea, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Irritable bowel syndrome, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
  
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
  
Serving Size in USA
  
  
Short (8 floz)
Not Available
  
Tall (12 floz)
Not Available
  
Serving Size in UK
  
  
Short (236 ml)
Not Available
  
Tall (354 ml)
Not Available
  
Caffeine Level
Moderate
  
Low
  
Safe Level
300.00 mg
  
300.00 mg
  
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
  
500.00 mg
  
Effects of Caffeine
Heart palpitations, Irritability, Mental discomfort
  
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
  
Without Sugar
Not Available
  
With Sugar
Not Available
  
With Skimmed Milk
Not Available
  
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
107.00 Kcal
  
12
Not Available
  
With Whole Milk
154.00 Kcal
  
13
Not Available
  
With Whole Milk and Sugar
171.00 Kcal
  
10
Not Available
  
Calories With Additives
174.00 Kcal
  
21
Not Available
  
Brands
Gevalia, Illy, Jacobs, Nescafe Dolce Gusto, Tassimo
  
Yunnan
  
History
  
  
Originated in
Italy
  
China
  
Origin Period
Not Known
  
7th Century
  
Popularity
Moderate
  
Moderate