How much caffeine does a cup of green tea contain?
I need to watch my intake. An 8-oz. cup of green tea contains about 20 mg of caffeine, while white tea contains even less about 15 mg. Black tea has about twice as much caffeine as green tea, weighing in at about 40mg, while drip coffee has a nerve-jangling 90-150mg. Although some people who are caffeine-sensitive may find that drinking green tea (especially in large amounts) keeps them awake at night, most people don’t have this problem. That may be because green tea also contains theanine, a natural tranquilizer that counteracts the stimulating effects of caffeine. (See more on Green Tea and Caffeine.) ****** Can you tell me about the fluoride content of tea? I have used all types, the regular black/orange pekoe, green and white teas, and love them all. Tea plants accumulate fluoride in their leaves over time, so the oldest leaves contain the most fluoride, while the youngest contain the least. Therefore, white tea (which is made from youngest leaves and buds) is your best bet if you
