Color
Brownish Black, Dark Brown, Red
Black, Brownish Black
Types
Espresso
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
Milk Content
Not required
Not required
Taste
Spicy, Sweet
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
Additives
Espresso, Hot water, Ice, Sugar, Tea Leaves
No Additives
Physical Benefits
-
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol
Mental Health Benefits
-
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
-
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
High Risk Side Effects
-
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
Harmful Level
-
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
-
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
Without Sugar
-
0.00 Kcal
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
-
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Calories With Additives
0.00 Kcal
Originated in
Thailand
China
Origin Period
-
7th Century
Popularity
Less Known
Moderate