Thursday, May 10, 2007

62. Levels of Caffeine

a cup of filter coffee is approx 100mg
a cup of instant coffee is approx 66mg
a cup of tea made with loose leaf tea is approx 41mg
a cup of tea made with a teabag is approx 40mg
a can of cola is approx 23mg
a 50g bar of plain chocolate is approx 20mg
a 50g bar of milk chocolate is approx 7mg
a cup of hot chocolate drink is approx 5mg
a cup of green tea is approx 4mg
a cup of decaff is approx 3mg
a fizzy drink containing the herb guarana: This is a South American herb closely related to caffeine but not believed to be as toxic.
a cup of ‘Red Bush’ herbal tea: This is naturally caffeine free although it does contain tannin, an ‘antinutrient’ which binds to minerals such as iron and zinc in the gut thus preventing their absorption.

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