The Caffeine in Tea

Tea is second in popularity around the world only to wonderful, refreshing water as a beverage. What many people do not realize is that tea is a source of caffeine in various amounts. Most teas have more caffeine than coffee in dry weight. The real difference between tea and coffee in terms of caffeine happen when a person brews a cup. Most individuals brew their tea weaker than they make a morning cup o’ “joe”.

Different Teas – Different Caffeine Content

The way that tea gets processed also makes a difference in the final caffeine in the tea. It is important to realize however, that the color of the tea generally has nothing to do with caffeine content. Many green teas, for example, have more caffeine than darker brews from Japan. So if you’re sensitive to caffeine do your research. White tea might be one good option.
When a friend or family member wonders about the caffeine in tea, you have the comfort of knowing that generally speaking tea relaxes people while also providing alertness. That’s why the monk’s used it in China and Japan, and why many people throughout the world continue to appreciate tea’s qualities.

Is Tea Better than Coffee?

Many people ask, is it better to drink tea or coffee in terms of caffeine intake? Relax. Coffee has about 80 mg. of caffeine in one cup whereas black tea only has 40 mg. And what of white tea? A scant 15 mg. hits your pallet.

Tea, Caffeine and Weight Loss

People who are dieting often rely on tea for help. It’s true that the polyphenols in tea may, indeed, help facilitate that goal, your body is unique. Try a variety of teas for a specific period. For example, try white tea for two weeks, followed by green tea for two weeks. Make sure to maintain your exercise schedule and calorie intake and you’ll get a good feel for what type of tea helps you loose weight effectively.

A Warning

Just because this is tea time doesn’t mean  “it’s all good.” Some people have negative reactions to the caffeine levels in tea or in other ingredients added for flavor or aroma. Read the labels. Know what you’re buying. An informed consumer avoids an upset stomach, or worse skin rashes and other problems.

The History of Caffeine

Most people have no knowledge of how people discovered caffeine. Truthfully the properties of caffeine were observed thousands of years ago but people had no scientific way to delineate the ingredient. As technology evolved, our ability to discern one substance from another and associated effects gave humankind a great advantage – now we could look at everything we consume (be it food or drink) and consider its overall impact on our body. Because tea provides us with a diversity of caffeine levels, once educated on the final outcome, we have the comfort of knowing that we’re making positive lifestyle choices.

Be it black tea, green tea, white tea, or a blend, there is a brew that’s right for you.

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