Color
Cream, Light Brown, Off-white
Black, Brownish Black
Types
Flat Coffee
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)
Milk Content
3/4 cup
Not required
Taste
Mellow
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet
Serving Style
Cold, Hot, Iced, Warm
Hot
Additives
Hot water, Milk
No Additives
Physical Benefits
Improves health
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, Nervousness, Restlessness
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting
High Risk Side Effects
Anxiety disorder, Diarrhea, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Irritable bowel syndrome, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors
Caffeine Level
Moderate
Low
Safe Level
150.00 mg
300.00 mg
Harmful Level
300.00 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
Boss Coffee, Folgers, Maxwell House, Millstone, Moccono, Nescafê, Starbucks
Yunnan
Originated in
Yemen
China
Origin Period
Approx 15th Century
7th Century
Popularity
Famous
Moderate