Does Tea Have Caffeine? What Actually Affects the Amount
Does tea have caffeine? It’s one of the questions I get asked most often.
Short answer: Yes—most tea contains caffeine, typically between 20–60 mg per cup, though the exact amount varies widely depending on the tea and how it’s brewed.
But how much caffeine ends up in your cup depends on more than just the type of tea. In fact, it’s one of the most misunderstood aspects of tea, and a common source of confusion for people trying to manage their intake.
This post breaks down the factors that affect caffeine in tea, what matters (and what doesn’t), and how to choose something that works for you.
Tea & Caffeinated Coffee are Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in a New Study
Could drinking tea help stave off dementia? A recent study looking at coffee and tea consumption over a long time scale suggests that it might. But as with all observational studies, more work is needed to understand the exact relationship between drinking tea and any health outcome.