As a long time lover of green tea, I immensely enjoy the many different types, flavors, and awesome health benefits of green tea. Even...the health benefit of the caffeine in green tea. Yes caffeine! Now I know there's a lot of talk right now about caffeine and all the harmful side effects it can have. And it's true, caffeine can have negative side effects depending on how much of it you consume. But keep reading and you'll get a taste (no pun intended) of what the caffeine content in a cup of green tea actually does for you.



There have actually been studies to prove that moderate caffeine consumption can be good for you! Caffeine can help you feel energized, motivated, and give your mood an uplift.

But here's the problem; most people far exceed the daily recommended amount. And this leads to all kinds of problems such as feeling jittery, nervous, and anxious; feeling depressed, sleepless nights, headaches, and loads of other problems.

A cup of coffee usually contains between 85-150 milligrams of caffeine. A can of soda pop can contain around 40-80 (or higher) milligrams. It is recommended that you consume no more than 200 milligrams of caffeine daily.

So by drinking 2 or more cups of coffee or cans of soda, you've gone over your limit and may start to feel some of the negative effects of caffeine.

Now... a cup of green tea averages only 8 to 35 milligrams of caffeine. Even by drinking 4-8 cups of green tea you will not have reached your daily recommended caffeine intake! That is great news! (One side note-black tea contains about twice as much caffeine as green tea.)

The caffeine level in a cup of green tea is just right to help you feel energized, alert, and refreshed, but won't leave you feeling as jittery and anxious as a cup of coffee or soda may.

Now that you know the difference in the caffeine content of green tea and coffee (or soda), why not try replacing green tea for your coffee for a few days, and see if you feel differently? There's also the other numerous health benefits you'll be experiencing by drinking the green tea as well!