Barefoot Tea

The Caffeine Question

Many Barefoot Tea customers ask about the caffeine levels in tea. 

Generally, black tea contains about half the amount of caffeine of a cup of coffee. 

Green and oolong teas contain less than black tea at about 20-30 mg per 8 oz. cup vs. 40-50 mg per 8 oz. of  black tea.

White tea is low in caffeine.

At Barefoot Tea, many of our customers are fans of caffeine-free infusions. These consist of herbs, fruits and rooibos blends that are commonly referred to as tea and prepared like tea, but contain no tea leaves.

So, if you are trying to cut down on caffeine or cut it out altogether, tea and infusions are healthy, satifying and easy options to consider adding to your daily routine.

March 31, 2010 at 8:13 am | Tea 101 | No comment

What is Rooibos?

Often referred to as “red tea”, rooibos falls into the caffeine-free infusion category and does not contain tea leaves. Rooibos is harvested from red bush in South Africa. It is also paired with a variety of other ingredients for tasty results. Rooibos is sometimes referred to as an allergy helper and a health tonic in its own right.*

Honeybush, another South African infusion is slightly sweeter than rooibos and has been used as a medicinal infusion by indigenous people for hundreds of years. Because of its apparent ability to suppress the appetite, this infusion is considered a dieter’s friend.*

*Barefoot Tea does not endorse any tea and health claims.  Barefoot Tea conveys tea and health information published in trade and public periodicals as a courtesy to our customers.

March 12, 2010 at 3:00 pm | Tea 101 | No comment

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