caffeine in tea
The caffeine content in tea is released at about half the rate that it is released in coffee. There is no strong jolt, so it is less taxing to the nervous system. The caffeine in tea produces a gradual increase in alertness over a few hours, as opposed to the ‘crash’ that often occurs soon after coffee consumption.
Caffeine in Tea versus Coffee & ColasApproximate caffeine content of coffee, cola, and a variety of teas. |
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|---|---|
| Coffee | 100 mg |
| Cola | 45 mg |
| Black tea | 40 mg |
| Oolong tea | 30 mg |
| Green tea | 20 mg |
| White tea | 15 mg |
| Herbals/Tisanes | 0 mg |
tea caffeine – slow release
The caffeine content in tea is released at about half the rate that it is released in coffee. There is no strong jolt, so it is less taxing to the nervous system. The caffeine in tea produces a gradual increase in alertness over a few hours, as opposed to the ‘crash’ that often occurs soon after coffee consumption.