Color
Black, Brownish Black
  
Brown, Brownish White, Light Brown
  
Types
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
  
No types
  
Milk Content
Not required
  
Full cup
  
Taste
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Serving Style
Hot
  
Hot
  
Additives
No Additives
  
Espresso, Milk
  
Number of Servings
1
  
1
  
Time Required
  
  
Preparation Time
Not Available
  
Cooking Time
Not Available
  
Health Benefits
  
  
Physical Benefits
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
  
Keeps blood pressure in control
  
Mental Health Benefits
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
  
Mental alertness
  
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
  
Anxiety disorder, Diarrhea, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Irritable bowel syndrome, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
  
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
  
300.00 mg
  
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
  
500.00 mg
  
Effects of Caffeine
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
  
Heart palpitations, Irritability, Mental discomfort
  
Without Sugar
Not Available
  
With Sugar
Not Available
  
With Skimmed Milk
Not Available
  
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
Not Available
  
107.00 Kcal
  
12
With Whole Milk
Not Available
  
154.00 Kcal
  
13
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Not Available
  
171.00 Kcal
  
10
Calories With Additives
Not Available
  
174.00 Kcal
  
21
Brands
Yunnan
  
Gevalia, Illy, Jacobs, Nescafe Dolce Gusto, Tassimo
  
History
  
  
Originated in
China
  
Italy
  
Origin Period
7th Century
  
Not Known
  
Popularity
Moderate
  
Moderate