Color
Black, Brownish Black
Green
Types
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
Green, Herbal
Milk Content
Not required
Not required
Taste
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
Earthy
Additives
No Additives
Tea Leaves, Water
Physical Benefits
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
Alzheimer's disease
Mental Health Benefits
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
Boosts memory, Improves mental health performance, Increases alertness
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
Confusion, Headache, Irritability, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
High Risk Side Effects
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
Convulsions, Diarrhea, Irregular heartbeat
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
30.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
Confusion, Irregular heartbeat, Irritability, Vomiting
Without Sugar
0.00 Kcal
0.00 Kcal
With Skimmed Milk
-
0.00 Kcal
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
-
0.00 Kcal
With Whole Milk
-
0.00 Kcal
With Whole Milk and Sugar
0.00 Kcal
Calories With Additives
0.00 Kcal
0.00 Kcal
Brands
Yunnan
Lipton, Tetley, Twinings, Typhoo
Originated in
China
China
Origin Period
7th Century
2000 years ago
Popularity
Moderate
Famous