The article discusses teas with high caffeine content. Some of the most highly caffeinated teas include matcha, black tea, pu-erh tea, shaded green teas, and mate. Other teas made from the camellia sinensis plant also contain caffeine. Black and pu-erh teas have the highest amount of caffeine, followed by oolong teas, green teas, white teas, and purple teas. The caffeine content of brewed tea can vary due to different factors. Limiting consumption of caffeinated tea to one or two cups a day is suggested. Caffeine levels in tea can be influenced by the tea varietal and the harvest time. Teas harvested in the spring have higher caffeine levels compared to teas harvested later in the year. The amount of tea leaves used can also affect the caffeine content. Using more tea leaves will result in a higher caffeine level, while using fewer leaves will result in a lower caffeine level. The caffeine content in tea can vary due to various factors. Generally, black teas, pu-erh teas, and matcha have high caffeine content, while white tea, green tea, and oolong tea have lower caffeine content. The caffeine in tea can affect individuals differently depending on their caffeine sensitivity. Tea made from the camellia sinensis plant contains both caffeine and l-theanine, with l-theanine working to reduce stress and induce calmness. Matcha and certain shade-grown green teas have high levels of l-theanine. All true tea made from the camellia sinensis plant contains both l-theanine and caffeine. Green tea usually has lower caffeine content compared to black tea and oolong tea, although shade-grown green teas can have high caffeine content. All teas made from the camellia sinensis plant have caffeine, while herbal teas and rooibos teas are caffeine-free. Matcha is known to have the highest caffeine content among all types of tea.
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