Color
Black, Brownish Black
  
Caramel Brown
  
Types
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
  
Not Available
  
Milk Content
Not required
  
3/4 cup
  
Taste
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
  
Spicy, Sweet
  
Serving Style
Hot
  
Hot
  
Additives
No Additives
  
Black Tea, Cardamom, Ginger, Milk, Hot water, Spices
  
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
  
Beneficial for cough & cold, Helps heart protection, Improves digestion
  
Mental Health Benefits
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
  
Headache cure, Improves mental health performance, Refreshes mind
  
Disease Prevention
Reduces cardiovascular diseases
  
Not Available
  
Overall Health Benefits
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control
  
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Hair Care
Not Available
  
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Skin Care
Not Available
  
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Side Effects
  
  
Low Risk Side Effects
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
  
Acidity, Anxiety, Dangerous for breastfeeding and pregnant women, Dizziness, Insomnia, Nausea
  
High Risk Side Effects
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Insomnia
  
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
  
Brooke Bond, Everest, Golden Tips, Organic, Wagh Bakri
  
History
  
  
Originated in
China
  
India
  
Origin Period
7th Century
  
Between 5000- 9000 years ago
  
Popularity
Moderate
  
Famous