Color
Black, Brownish Black
Dark Brown, White
Types
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
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Milk Content
Not required
1/3 cup
Taste
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
Bittersweet
Additives
No Additives
No Additives
Physical Benefits
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
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Mental Health Benefits
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
Mental alertness, Prevents dizziness, Strengthens mood
Disease Prevention
Reduces cardiovascular diseases
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Overall Health Benefits
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control
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Low Risk Side Effects
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
Insomnia, Nervousness, Restlessness, Stomach Inflammation
High Risk Side Effects
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
Anxiety disorder, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Irritable bowel syndrome, Stomach pains, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
Caffeine Level
Low
Extreme
Safe Level
300.00 mg
400.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Stomach upset
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
-
With Whole Milk and Sugar
0.00 Kcal
Calories With Additives
0.00 Kcal
0.00 Kcal
Brands
Yunnan
Highlands Coffee, Starbucks, Trung Nguyen
Originated in
China
Vietnam
Origin Period
7th Century
1857
Popularity
Moderate
Famous