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Puer Tea vs Gunpowder Tea


Gunpowder Tea vs Puer Tea


What is

Color
Black, Brownish Black  
Orange  

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  
Grassy, Smoky  

Serving Style
Hot  
Hot  

Additives
No Additives  
Mint, Sugar, Tea Leaves, Water  

Number of Servings
1  
1  

Time Required
  
  

Preparation Time
5 minutes  
5
2 minutes  
2

Cooking Time
3 minutes  
3
5 minutes  
5

Benefits

Health Benefits
  
  

Physical Benefits
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol  
Beneficial for cough & cold, Helps heart protection, Increases immunity, Lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, Makes better immune system  

Mental Health Benefits
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind  
Refreshes mind  

Disease Prevention
Reduces cardiovascular diseases  
Beneficial for cough & cold, Helpful for type 2 diabetes, It has anti cancer properties  

Overall Health Benefits
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control  
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Hair Care
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Skin Care
-  
Slows down the aging process  

Side Effects
  
  

Low Risk Side Effects
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting  
Insomnia, Nausea, Nervousness, Restlessness, Skin reactions, Stomach upsets  

High Risk Side Effects
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors  
Palpitations, Tremors  

Caffeine

Caffeine Content
65.00 mg  
19
40.00 mg  
12

Serving Size in USA
  
  

Short (8 floz)
-  
40.00 mg  
12

Tall (12 floz)
65.00 mg  
12
40.00 mg  
7

Grande (16 floz)
-  
40.00 mg  
5

Venti (20 floz)
-  
40.00 mg  
3

Serving Size in UK
  
  

Short (236 ml)
-  
40.00 mg  
11

Tall (354 ml)
65.00 mg  
8
-  

Grande (473 ml)
-  
30.00 mg  
4

Venti (591 ml)
-  
-  

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  
Anxiety disorder, Dizziness, Restlessness, Sleeping Crisis  

Calories

Without Sugar
0.00 Kcal  
0.00 Kcal  

With Sugar
17.00 Kcal  
18
2.00 Kcal  
9

With Skimmed Milk
-  
5.00 Kcal  
2

With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
-  
-  

With Whole Milk
-  
-  

With Whole Milk and Sugar
40.00 Kcal  
6
-  

Calories With Additives
0.00 Kcal  
2.00 Kcal  
2

Fats
0.00 gm  
0.00 gm  

Carbohydrates
1.00 gm  
11
0.00 gm  

Protein
0.00 gm  
99+
2.00 gm  
24

Brands

Brands
Yunnan  
Lipton, Organic, Twinings  

History
  
  

Originated in
China  
China  

Origin Period
7th Century  
618 - 907 CE  

Popularity
Moderate  
Moderate  

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