"Why does coffee have more caffeine than tea?"
What is the Caffeine Content of tea?
true teas contain naturally occurring caffeine. In fact, true leaves contain higher concentrations of caffeine that coffee beans do.
Why does coffee have more caffeine than tea?
Coffee is made by grinding the beans into a powder that is then infused in water. tea leaves, on the other hand, are only steeped for a short period of time and then removed. Since you drink the entire coffee bean and not the whole tea leaf, you get less caffeine. The same is true for matcha green tea powder versus green tea leaves. Coffee contain more caffeine because of the way it is infused in water and because it is more easily absorbed by your body. tea contains an amino acid known as L-theanine that slows the absorption of caffeine. This means less caffeine is processed when you drink it. L-theanine helps to even out the release of caffeine so you don't experience the highs and lows associated with coffee consumption.
Its hard to say exactly how much caffeine is in each cup of tea because it depend on the way the leaves are cultivated and produced. Herbal teas are naturally caffeine free since they don't contain any leaves from the tea plant. They are a great choice if you're looking to decrease your caffeine intake or are sensitive to caffeine. Flavored teas may contain small amounts of caffeine since they combine herbal tisanes and true tea bases. Flavored teas can have anywhere from a tenth to half the amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee.
Caffeine Content of Tea:
- White Tea: 10 - 25 mg
- Green Tea: 25 - 35 mg
- Oolong Tea: 30 - 50 mg
- Black Tea: 14 - 60 mg
