Color
Beige, Dark Brown, 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
Not required
Not required
Taste
Little bitter, Sweet
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
Serving Style
Cold, Iced
Hot
Additives
Cream, Rum, Sugar
No Additives
Physical Benefits
-
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
Mental Health Benefits
Freshness, Increases 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
Interference with other diseases, Sleeplessness
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
High Risk Side Effects
Can cause cancer, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
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
Without Sugar
0.00 Kcal
0.00 Kcal
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
-
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Calories With Additives
0.00 Kcal
Originated in
North Frisian
China
Origin Period
19th Century
7th Century
Popularity
Famous
Moderate