Color
Dark Brown
Black, Brownish Black
Types
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Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
Milk Content
Not required
Not required
Taste
Bitter, Intense espresso
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
Serving Style
Hot, Iced
Hot
Additives
Dripping Coffee, Espresso, Hot water
No Additives
Physical Benefits
Improves digestion
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
Mental Health Benefits
Mental alertness, Prevents dizziness
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind
Disease Prevention
-
Reduces cardiovascular diseases
Overall Health Benefits
-
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control
Low Risk Side Effects
Insomnia, Restlessness, Stomach Inflammation
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
High Risk Side Effects
Can cause cancer, Hazardous during early pregnancy, Increase in Acidity that leads to Ulcer
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
Caffeine Level
Extreme
Low
Safe Level
400.00 mg
300.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Stomach upset
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
Without Sugar
0.00 Kcal
0.00 Kcal
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
-
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Calories With Additives
0.00 Kcal
Brands
Folgers, Red eye coffee house, Starbucks
Yunnan
Originated in
Italy
China
Origin Period
18th Century
7th Century
Popularity
Famous
Moderate