Color
Black, Brownish Black
  
Beige, Dark Brown, White
  
Types
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
  
NA
  
Milk Content
Not required
  
Little condensed milk
  
Taste
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
  
Bittersweet
  
Serving Style
Hot
  
Hot
  
Additives
No Additives
  
Milk
  
Number of Servings
1
  
1
  
Time Required
  
  
Health Benefits
  
  
Physical Benefits
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
  
Not Available
  
Mental Health Benefits
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
  
Freshness, Mental alertness, Mind stimulation
  
Disease Prevention
Reduces cardiovascular diseases
  
Not Available
  
Overall Health Benefits
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control
  
Not Available
  
Hair Care
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Skin Care
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Side Effects
  
  
Low Risk Side Effects
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
  
Insomnia, Nervousness, Restlessness
  
High Risk Side Effects
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
  
Painful to those having kidney stones, Stomach pains
  
Serving Size in USA
  
  
Short (8 floz)
Not Available
  
Tall (12 floz)
Not Available
  
Serving Size in UK
  
  
Short (236 ml)
Not Available
  
Tall (354 ml)
Not Available
  
Caffeine Level
Low
  
Moderate
  
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
  
Without Sugar
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
With Sugar
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
With Skimmed Milk
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
With Whole Milk
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories With Additives
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Brands
Yunnan
  
ABC, Nescafê, Nestlé
  
History
  
  
Originated in
China
  
Indonesia, Malaysia
  
Origin Period
7th Century
  
19th Century, Approx 15th Century
  
Popularity
Moderate
  
Famous