Caffeine is naturally occurring in tea and levels in tea are considerably less than amounts found in coffee. The chart below shows the average level of caffeine in various tea types when compared to coffee. These levels vary due to the processing of the tea leaf, which begins as green and is allowed to dry to a darker color, steeping time and the amount of natural combinations of herbs or flavorings added to the tea. These are average guidelines only.
| 6 ounce size |
Caffeine (milligrams, mg) |
| Herbals |
0 |
| White tea |
5-15 |
| Green tea |
8-20 |
| Oolong and Formosa tea |
10-45 |
| Black tea and Pu-erh |
40-75 |
| Coffee |
70-180 |
Caffeine in moderation increases concentration and naturally boosts energy.
The healthful benefits of all tea types are superior and abundant. We do not carry any decaffeinated teas due to the often harsh chemicals used in the “de-caf” process. Decaffeinating tea also removes some of the antioxidants when it removes caffeine. Caffeine is very water soluble, and the majority of it is released during the first 30 seconds of brewing, thus, if you wish to decaffeinate your teas to the extent possible, you can consume the tea upon the second infusion.
Much of the caffeine will have been released. What remains is naturally occurring, unlike artificial additions of caffeine to soda.
We do offer Rooibos, Chamomile, Lemon Myrtle and a wonderful selection of herbal teas, all of which are naturally caffeine free, and selected for their exquisite tastes.
We hope you enjoy!
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