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
Additives
Espresso, Milk
No Additives
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
-
Reduces cardiovascular diseases
Overall Health Benefits
-
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control
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
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
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
-
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Calories With Additives
0.00 Kcal
Brands
Gevalia, Illy, Jacobs, Nescafe Dolce Gusto, Tassimo
Yunnan
Originated in
Italy
China
Origin Period
Not Known
7th Century
Popularity
Moderate
Moderate