{"id":10728,"date":"2019-07-29T11:39:48","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T15:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/?p=10728"},"modified":"2023-09-26T14:51:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T18:51:30","slug":"how-much-caffeine-is-in-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/how-much-caffeine-is-in-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Caffeine is in Tea?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Whether\nyou\u2019re downing 2 or 10 cups a day, one question stands out in your mind \u2013 how\nmuch caffeine is in tea? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nanswer, of course, is more complicated than it looks. There a ton of different\nfactors that contribute to the amount of caffeine found in your cup and they\nrange from tea type to steeping time to water temperature and even how much tea\nis actually in a cup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve put together this handy guide to help demystify how much caffeine is in the tea you\u2019re drinking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAFFEINE LEVELS IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We\ncan\u2019t say it enough. The amount of caffeine in a tea leaf can be affected by\nmany factors including altitude, processing (shading, oxidation, etc.),\ncultivars and, of course, the kind of tea you\u2019re drinking. The amount of\ncaffeine you\u2019re consuming will also depend on the amount of tea and the type of\ntea in your cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve\nprobably already noticed that there are many different types of teas available.\nAt DAVIDsTEA, we offer a collection of nine tea types and each has its own\ngeneral range of caffeine \u2013 from high to medium to low to zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAFFEINE IN BLACK TEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our black teas<\/u><\/a> range from 10-100 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup, while coffee contains on average 140 mg per cup. Black tea is naturally high in caffeine, which makes it a great pick-me-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAFFEINE IN PU’ERH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for the perfect Americano or double shot espresso doppelganger, then a caffeinated cup of energizing pu\u2019erh tea<\/u><\/a> is the ideal candidate to replace your go-to dark roast. Like black tea, pu\u2019erh is also naturally high caffeine. In fact, these teas can contain anywhere from 14-125 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAFFEINE IN OOLONG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our oolong teas<\/u><\/a> <\/a>contain between 10-55 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup, which is slightly more than green tea (next on our list), less than black tea and a lot less than coffee (140 mg per cup). A happy medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAFFEINE IN MATCHA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the reasons we love matcha<\/u><\/a> <\/a>green tea so much is because of its caffeine content \u2013 our matchas contain 20-40 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup. So how is it different from regular green tea? Matcha powder is made from finely ground green tea leaves \u2013 so with every sip, you\u2019re consuming all the benefits of the full leaf (including the caffeine). Matcha is also known to provide a sustainable boost so you don\u2019t get that post-caffeine crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAFFEINE IN GREEN TEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want something a little less intense? Our green teas<\/u><\/a> contain between 15-45 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup, which is about half the amount found in black tea. Plus, your body will appreciate the antioxidants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAFFEINE IN WHITE TEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A common misconception is that white tea<\/u><\/a> contains zero caffeine. Not true! White tea can contain anywhere from 20-50 mg of caffeine per cup. It\u2019s also the least processed tea type, which means you\u2019re sipping even more of those skin-loving antioxidants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAFFEINE IN MAT\u00c9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made from the dried leaves of the rainforest holly plant, Mat\u00e9<\/u><\/a> (and its cousin guayusa) contains low amounts of caffeine. So why do we say it gives you energy? Because mat\u00e9 also contains other naturally energizing compounds, which is why you get a boost of energy without the jitters of a highly caffeinated beverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAFFEINE IN HERBAL TEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re sensitive to caffeine or you\u2019re looking for something soothing that won\u2019t keep you up at night, herbal teas<\/u><\/a> are a great go-to since they usually contain zero caffeine. Most them are also kid-friendly, super hydrating and contain virtually no calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAFFEINE IN ROOIBOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like herbal tea, rooibos<\/u><\/a> <\/a>is naturally caffeine-free, so you can sip it all day long without the caffeine buzz. Kickstart your day by adding a fresh slice of lemon to a mug of Organic Rooibos<\/u><\/a> <\/a>for a little zing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW TO READ CAFFEINE RATINGS ON EACH INDIVIDUAL TEA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now\nthat we\u2019ve covered each type, what about each individual tea? Using our\nsteeping instructions, we tested our 100+ teas to create an easy-to-read rating\nsystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When scoping out a new tea, look for the caffeine rating on the tea\u2019s packaging or webpage. You\u2019ll know right away whether your tea is caffeine-free, low in caffeine, high in caffeine or somewhere in the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High caffeine<\/u><\/a><\/strong>: With 40+ mg of caffeine per cup, these teas are a great way to jumpstart your day, but still contain less caffeine than a cup of coffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medium caffeine<\/u><\/a><\/strong>: With 20-39 mg of caffeine per cup, these teas are a great way to boost energy and focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low caffeine<\/u><\/a><\/strong>: With 1-19 mg of caffeine per cup, these blends won\u2019t fire you up, but you may want to skip the bedtime cup if you\u2019re sensitive       <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine-free<\/u><\/a><\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/a>With absolutely no caffeine, these herbal, fruit and rooibos infusions taste great any time of day or night, whether you\u2019re caffeine-sensitive, searching for a kid-friendly blend or just looking to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why are mat\u00e9 and guayusa considered energizing if they have a low caffeine rating?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yerba mat\u00e9 and guayusa<\/u><\/a> <\/a>are considered energizing herbs because they contain some caffeine and other naturally energizing compounds \u2013 which explains why you get an energy boost without the jitters. Balanced energy and focus minus high caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why\ndoes Japanese Sencha have a higher caffeine rating than Matcha Matsu? <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget, there are many factors that affect how much caffeine\nis in your cup. For example, the amount of tea you steep and how long you steep\nit for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese Sencha<\/u><\/a> <\/a>requires 1 Perfect Spoon to make one 16 oz cup of tea. To make the same amount of Matcha Matsu<\/u><\/a>, you need two Matcha Spoons. Let\u2019s compare. One Perfect Spoon of Japanese Sencha weighs 5 g while two Matcha Spoons weigh 2 g. Conclusion? There\u2019s more tea in a cup of Japanese Sencha than in a cup of Matcha Matsu, and that means more caffeine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the different tea types, set aside some\ntime and dive into these riveting articles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea 101: What is pu\u2019erh tea?<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea 101: What is yerba mate tea?<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea 101: What is white tea?<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea 101: What is black tea?<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea 101: What is rooibos tea?<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea 101: What is matcha?<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea 101: What is herbal tea?<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea 101: What is green tea?<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea 101: What is oolong tea?<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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