Color
Black, Brownish Black
  
Black, Brownish Black, Dark Brown
  
Types
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
  
Tanyang Gongfu, Zhenghe Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Earl Grey Tea
  
Milk Content
Not required
  
Not required
  
Taste
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
  
Bitter, Bittersweet, Sweet
  
Serving Style
Hot
  
Hot
  
Additives
No Additives
  
Hot water, Lemon, Sugar
  
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 kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Protects bones, Strengthens bones
  
Mental Health Benefits
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
  
Fights depression, Gives calming effect, Increases alertness, Refreshes mind
  
Disease Prevention
Reduces cardiovascular diseases
  
Lowers risk of diabetes, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Treats artherosclerosis
  
Overall Health Benefits
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control
  
Detoxifies your body, Oral Health, Useful for weight control
  
Hair Care
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Skin Care
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Side Effects
  
  
Low Risk Side Effects
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
  
Dizziness, Headache, Irritability, Ringing in ears, Sleep disorders, Vomiting
  
High Risk Side Effects
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
  
Convulsions, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat
  
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
  
Low
  
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
  
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
  
Without Sugar
Not Available
  
With Sugar
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
  
Fats
0.00 gm
  
0.00 gm
  
Brands
Yunnan
  
Alokozay, Ceylon, Lipton, Rosa Black Tea, Tazo, Tejava, Twinings
  
History
  
  
Originated in
China
  
China
  
Origin Period
7th Century
  
2700 BC
  
Popularity
Moderate
  
Famous