Color
Black, Brown, Green, Red, Yellow
Black, Brownish Black, Dark Brown
Types
White, Yellow, Green, Oolong, Black, Post Fermented, Herbal, Rooibos, Mate, Blooming, Jasmine Tea, Pu-erh
Tanyang Gongfu, Zhenghe Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Earl Grey Tea
Milk Content
Half a cup
Not required
Taste
Little bitter, Sweet
Bitter, Bittersweet, Sweet
Serving Style
Hot, Iced
Hot
Additives
Milk, Spices, Sugar, Water
Hot water, Lemon, Sugar
Physical Benefits
Beneficial for cough & cold, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Keeps blood pressure in control, Keeps digestive tract healthy, Lowers cholesterol, Makes better immune system, Protects bones
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Protects bones, Strengthens bones
Mental Health Benefits
Headache cure, Increases alertness, Mind stimulation, Relieves tension, Strengthens mood
Fights depression, Gives calming effect, Increases alertness, Refreshes mind
Disease Prevention
Lowers post workout muscle pain, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Reduces bacterial and fungal infection, Reduces menstrual pain
Lowers risk of diabetes, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Treats artherosclerosis
Overall Health Benefits
Detoxifies your body, Have anti bacterial properties, Prevents tooth decay, Useful for weight control
Detoxifies your body, Oral Health, Useful for weight control
Hair Care
Improves hair texture
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Skin Care
Slows down the aging process
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Low Risk Side Effects
Anxiety, Constipation, Sleep disorder
Dizziness, Headache, Irritability, Ringing in ears, Sleep disorders, Vomiting
High Risk Side Effects
Diarrhea, Kidney disorder, Skeletal fluorosis, Worsens glaucoma
Convulsions, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat
Safe Level
400.00 mg
300.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Cardiac arrhythmias, Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Sleep difficulties
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Brands
Bigelow, Harney & Sons, Lipton, Tazo, Tetley, Twinings, Yogi Tree
Alokozay, Ceylon, Lipton, Rosa Black Tea, Tazo, Tejava, Twinings
Originated in
China
China
Origin Period
10th Century
2700 BC