Caffeine at a Glance

"Caffeine at a Glance"

The Facts
-	Coffee has more caffeine per 8-ounce cup than even the most highly caffeinated tea.
-	Premium loose leaf teas deliver less caffeine in your cup than tea bags.
-	The caffeine in tea does not bind to your system the way coffee and chocolate do, allowing it to move through your body more efficiently.
-	Caffeine in moderation, defined as 200 milligrams per day, is fine and may even be beneficial.
-	Caffeine in tea stimulates the digestion, metabolism, kidneys and liver, helping to eliminate toxins from the body.

CAFFEINE COMPARISON per 8-ounce cup
-	Coffee	120-160 milligrams
-	Black Tea	40-80 milligrams
-	Oolong Tea	20-60 milligrams
-	Green Tea	4-20 milligrams
-	White Tea	10-40 milligrams
-	Rooibos	No Caffeine

Helpful Hints to lowering the caffeine in your cup

- Drink Japanese green teas which have minimal caffeine, 4-6 milligrams per cup.
- Reduce the length of time you brew to lessen the caffeine in your cup.

© 2007 Teas Etc., Inc

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Beth Johnston, a tea importer and noted tea expert, publishes an informative monthly newsletter on tea, tea history, health and lifestyle enhancements. To learn more about the world of tea, join her free newsletter at http://www.TeasEtc.com/Newsletter.asp or visit http://www.TeasEtc.com.

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Caffeine at a Glance

The Facts

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