All About Tea — black tea

As we have discussed in other articles the world of tea is often divided into two groups: true teas and herbal teas. True teas are made from the camellia sinensis plant and contain naturally occurring caffeine. Herbal teas on the other hand are produced from non-camellia sinensis ingredients like hibiscus, rooibos, and lemongrass just to name a few. So just how much caffeine do all of these teas contain?

Easily one of the most consumed beverages on the planet, tea, and specifically black tea, is much more than a twist on the classic green tea. Though green and black tea do both come from the same plant, the camellia sinensis plant, there are a few key differences.