Except herbal tea, all kinds of teas contain one component: Caffeine. Yet, the quantity of caffeine differs in relation to different kind. For example, green tea has the smallest amount of caffeine, black tea the largest, and Oolong tea lies in the middle range.
So, just how much caffeine contained in eight ounces of tea compare with coffee? Here’s a quick reference for you.
- Green tea: 11 to 48 milligrams
- Black tea: 33 to 147 milligrams
- Oolong tea: 16 to 73 milligrams
- Coffee: 80 to 240 milligrams
Since tea contains caffeine, some may concern drinking it will produce negative side effect, such as insomnia, to the body. However, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners, with moderate consumption, caffeine also brings in benefits to health. They include strengthen brain power, enhance concentration, and boost alertness by stimulating the central nervous system.
Furthermore, caffeine not only can facilitate urination supporting better kidney function, it also advances blood circulation and speeds up metabolism promoting good digestion.
Nevertheless, for some reasons, if you really like to cut the caffeine consumption to the least, you can easily do so and still enjoy your tea. Caffeine is soluble in water and will be released from the tea leaves in the very beginning of the brewing process. So, here is the trick:
- Brew your tea as you normally do.
- Discard the entire liquid (first brew).
- Refill with new hot water and make the second brew (with the usual amount of time).
- Although the taste of your second brew is not as strong as your first brew, MOST of the caffeine from tea is removed. Enjoy!
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