The caffeine content of green tea
Green tea is a healthier tea with a lower caffeine content, with a cup of green tea containing about 10-60 mg of caffeine.
Black tea has a higher caffeine content, a cup of black tea has a caffeine content of about 30-80 mg, and black tea undergoes a fermentation process that leads to an increase in caffeine content. Green tea is not fermented, so it is lower in caffeine.
Drinking green tea in moderation is good for your health, can refresh your mind, and quench your thirst. Excessive consumption of green tea is harmful to your health and can lead to insomnia.
Green tea is also rich in theophylline and caffeine, theophylline has a diuretic effect and can promote urination. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and relieves fatigue.
Precautions for drinking green tea:
- Don’t drink strong tea.
- Do not drink tea on an empty stomach.
