Color
Beige, Dark Brown, Light Brown
Black, Brownish Black, Dark Brown
Types
No types
Tanyang Gongfu, Zhenghe Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Earl Grey Tea
Milk Content
Not required
Not required
Taste
Little bitter, Sweet
Bitter, Bittersweet, Sweet
Serving Style
Cold, Iced
Hot
Additives
Cream, Rum, Sugar
Hot water, Lemon, Sugar
Physical Benefits
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Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Protects bones, Strengthens bones
Mental Health Benefits
Freshness, Increases alertness
Fights depression, Gives calming effect, Increases alertness, Refreshes mind
Disease Prevention
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Lowers risk of diabetes, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Treats artherosclerosis
Overall Health Benefits
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Detoxifies your body, Oral Health, Useful for weight control
Low Risk Side Effects
Interference with other diseases, Sleeplessness
Dizziness, Headache, Irritability, Ringing in ears, Sleep disorders, Vomiting
High Risk Side Effects
Can cause cancer, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis
Convulsions, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat
Caffeine Level
Moderate
Low
Safe Level
400.00 mg
300.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Stomach upset
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Brands
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Alokozay, Ceylon, Lipton, Rosa Black Tea, Tazo, Tejava, Twinings
Originated in
North Frisian
China
Origin Period
19th Century
2700 BC