About Tea Caffeine

Caffeine is nature’s gentle stimulant — and in tea, it’s beautifully balanced with the calming amino acid L-theanine. This harmony helps tea drinkers stay alert yet serene, unlike the sharper rush often experienced with coffee.

Each style of tea offers a different level of caffeine. Factors such as leaf type, oxidation, water temperature, and steeping time all play a role. Even within one category, levels can vary widely — for example, a strong Assam black tea will differ from a delicate Darjeeling.

How to Use the Tool

• Adjust cup size: Move the slider to see how caffeine scales by serving.
• Set brewing strength: Choose Light, Medium, or Strong — representing shorter or longer steep times.
• Select teas: Compare multiple teas at once to find your ideal energy profile.

Quick Insight

In general:

• White & Green teas: 20–40 mg per 8 oz
• Oolong: 30–50 mg
• Black: 40–70 mg
• Matcha: 60–80 mg (since you consume the whole leaf)
• Pu-erh: 30–60 mg
• Herbal tisanes: naturally caffeine-free

Why Caffeine Awareness Matters: While tea provides a gentler lift than coffee, it still contains caffeine that can affect sleep, hydration, and overall energy balance if consumed in excess. Understanding the caffeine content in your favorite teas helps you make mindful choices throughout the day, ensuring you enjoy their benefits without disrupting rest or focus. This is especially important for sensitive individuals, pregnant people, or those limiting caffeine for health reasons.

Use this as your personal guide — a mindful sip toward finding the energy rhythm that suits your day.