Types of Teas & Their Health Benefits

Name Caffeine (mg) Health Benefits
Black tea
60-90
  • Lowers blood sugar levels.
  • Lowers bad LDL cholesterol.
  • Improves gut health.
Chai tea
50
  • Alleviates nausea.
  • Helps improve digestion.
  • May improve heart health.
Chamomile tea
0
  • Improves quality of sleep.
  • Reduces anxiety.
  • Reduces inflammation.
Cinnamon tea
0
  • Regulates blood sugar.
  • Promotes weight loss.
  • Lowers cholesterol levels.
Green tea
35-70
  • Improves blood flow.
  • Lowers cholesterol.
  • May improve brain function.
Hibiscus tea
0
  • Lowers blood pressure.
Lavender tea
0
 May help improve sleep.

  • Could help treat skin blemishes
  • Reduces blood pressure and heart rate.
Lemon Balm tea
0
  • Reduces anxiety.
  • Promotes sleep.
  • Aids in digestion.
Lemongrass tea
0
  • Good for digestion.
  • Boosts metabolism and burns fat.
  • Regulates high blood pressure.
Matcha tea
34-70
  • Improves mental alertness.
  • Lowers blood pressure.
Oolong tea
50-75
  • Improves mental alertness.
  • Lowers bad cholesterol levels.
  • Prevention of ovarian cancer.
Passion Flower tea
0
  • Improves digestion.
  • May improve quality of sleep.
Peppermint tea
0
  • Improves mental alertness.
  • Fights bad breath.
  • Reduces stress & anxiety.
Pu’erh tea
60-70
  • Reduces cholesterol.
  • Cures hangovers.
Rooibos tea
0
  • Can increase antioxidant levels in the body.
  • Improves heart health.
  • Prevents inflammation.
Rose Hip tea
0
  • Reduces pain and stiffness.
  • Improves function in people with osteoarthritis.
White tea
30-55
  • Kills germs.
  • Slows growth of bacteria that cause streptococcous, pneumonia, and cavities.
Yellow tea
33
  • Promotes weight loss.
  • Good for liver.
  • Prevents diabetes.
Yerba Mate tea
85
  • Can boost energy and improve mental focus.
  • Rich in antioxidants.