There are several types of tea that are known for their high caffeine content.
Here are some of the highest caffeinated teas:
Black tea is known for its high caffeine content, and is considered the most caffeinated of all tea types. A cup of black tea can contain between 50-90 mg of caffeine, depending on the variety and brewing method. Black tea is well-known for being high in caffeine. Black teas that are made exclusively from tips like Golden Brow have a higher caffeine content. Many breakfast blends as well as Ceylon teas are made from black teas of the Assamica varietal which are also higher in caffeine.
Matcha is a type of green tea that is ground into a fine powder and whisked with hot water. Because the whole tea leaf is consumed, matcha has a higher caffeine content than other green teas, with a cup containing between 25-70 mg of caffeine. Matcha is shade grown a few weeks before harvest as is Kabusecha and Gyokuro which causes the caffeine content to increase in those teas.
Pu-erh tea is a fermented tea from China that is known for its earthy flavor and high caffeine content. A cup of pu-erh tea can contain up to 70 mg of caffeine.
Yerba mate is a traditional South American tea that is made from the leaves of the yerba mate plant. It is known for its high caffeine content, with a cup of yerba mate containing between 30-50 mg of caffeine.
