Color
Black, Brownish Black
Green
Types
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
Herbal
Milk Content
Not required
Not required
Taste
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
Little bitter
Serving Style
Hot
Hot, Iced
Additives
No Additives
Honey, Lemon, Mint, Sugar, Water
Physical Benefits
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
-
Mental Health Benefits
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
Increases alertness, Strengthens mood
Disease Prevention
Reduces cardiovascular diseases
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Overall Health Benefits
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control
Helps to burn fat, Useful for weight control
Skin Care
-
Treats acne and pimples
Low Risk Side Effects
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
Dizziness, Headache, Irritability, Sleeplessness
High Risk Side Effects
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
Diarrhea, Irregular heartbeat, Skeletal fluorosis
Caffeine Level
Low
Moderate
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
50.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
Nausea, Sleep difficulties
Without Sugar
0.00 Kcal
0.00 Kcal
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
-
-
With Whole Milk and Sugar
-
Calories With Additives
0.00 Kcal
Brands
Yunnan
Green, Kakoo, Shuangshi, Tianwang
Originated in
China
Kenya
Origin Period
7th Century
19th Century
Popularity
Moderate
Moderate