Compared to coffee, good quality tea can be a lovely way to perk up and enjoy a flavorful hot beverage. Compared to its java counterpart, you see that even Black Tea has only half the caffeine content that black coffee does. Here is a quick guide to your favorites:
- Herbal/rooibos: 0
- Decaf Tea: 4 mg
- White Tea: 15 mg
- Oolong Tea: 30 mg
- Green Tea: 30 mg
- Black Tea: 50 mg
- Coffee: 100 mg
Ideal Brewing Times for Tea
Regardless of your preference, like a good french press of coffee, there really is an IDEAL brewing/steeping time for your favorite tea. Here is a quick resource.
Black: 3-5 mins
Green: 2 mins
Oolong: 3-7 mins
White: 2-5 mins
Pu Erh 3-5 mins
Rooibos: 2-5 mins
Source: Market Spice at Pike Place Market
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