Which teas have the health benefits touted in the press?
Recent studies have focused on the flavonoids in green tea, known for their anti-oxidant properties. Research shows that black and green teas have similar amounts of flavonoids, but they differ in the types of flavonoids present. Recently white tea has been touted as having even higher levels of flavonoids. More research is needed, but it appears that drinking any tea may provide health benefits. Frontier offers a full variety of healthy green teas, as well as black, white and oolong/ wulong teas.

How much caffeine is in tea? Is it different for different types of tea?

Caffeine levels vary with the type of tea, when it is picked, how it is processed, and most importantly, length of brewing time. While many sources state that black tea has the most caffeine and greens the least, it’s hard to rely on such generalizations, because so many variables affect the final caffeine content. Caffeine levels in a five-ounce cup of tea can range from six milligrams up to 110 milligrams per cup. The same amount of coffee yields 40 – 180 mg per cup.

Trying to avoid caffeine? Try our healthy, delicious herbal teas instead.