Color
Off-white
Black, Dark Brown
Types
Silver Needle (Baihao Yinzhen), White Peony (Bai Mudan), Long Life Eyebrow (Shou Mei), Tribute Eyebrow (Gong Mei)
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Milk Content
Not required
Half a cup
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Intense espresso
Serving Style
Hot
Cold, Hot, Iced
Additives
Hot water
Milk, No Additives, Sugar, Water
Physical Benefits
Protects bones
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart
Mental Health Benefits
Improves mental health performance
Mental alertness, Prevents dizziness, Refreshes mind, Strengthens mood
Disease Prevention
Cures diabetes mellitus, It has anti cancer properties, Reduces cardiovascular diseases
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Overall Health Benefits
Detoxifies your body, Have anti bacterial properties, Oral Health, Useful for weight control
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Skin Care
Improves vitality of skin, Slows down the aging process
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Low Risk Side Effects
Anxiety, Sleep Problems
Insomnia, Nervousness, Restlessness
High Risk Side Effects
Heart problems
Anxiety disorder, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Irritable bowel syndrome, Stomach pains, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
Caffeine Level
Low
Extreme
Safe Level
300.00 mg
400.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Dizziness, Headache, Irregular heartbeat
Fast heartbeat, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle tremors, Nervousness, Restlessness, Sleep difficulties, Stomach upset
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
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With Whole Milk and Sugar
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Brands
Celestial Seasonings, Lipton, Organic, Tetley, Twinings
Black Eye Coffee, Costa Coffee, Folgers, Starbucks
Originated in
China
Italy
Origin Period
1876
18th Century, Approx 15th Century