Okay, so I’ve always been a huge tea drinker. I mean, who doesn’t love a warm cuppa in the morning or a refreshing iced tea in the afternoon? But lately, I’ve been wondering about the caffeine kick I’m getting from my tea. Specifically, I wanted to know the difference between green tea and black tea in terms of caffeine.

So, I started my little experiment. First, I did some digging online. You know, the usual Google searches, reading through articles, and trying to make sense of it all. The information was a bit all over the place, with some sites saying one thing and others saying something completely different. It was clear that I couldn’t only rely on my simple research.

My Tea Experiment

I decided to take matters into my own hands. I went to the grocery store and picked up a box of both green tea and black tea bags. I made sure they were from the same brand, just to keep things consistent. I figure that way, the only major difference would be the tea type itself.

• First Round: I brewed a cup of each, following the instructions on the box to a T. Same water temperature, same steeping time, the whole nine yards. After letting them cool just a bit, I took a sip of each, trying to gauge the “kick” I felt. Honestly, it was hard to tell. They both seemed to give me a similar boost.
• Second try: I thought, “Maybe I need to drink more to really feel the difference.” So, I brewed another cup of each. And, well, I still wasn’t 100% sure. Black tea might’ve had a slightly stronger effect, but it could’ve been all in my head. I felt energized after both, and that was that.

Trying to keep record

I try my best to record everthing I did, every feeling and difference between them, with same brand of tea. But after several cups, I have to say I did not tell too many differnce. Maybe black tea is stronger, but it is just based on my opnion, no solid evidance.

To be honest, my little experiment wasn’t exactly scientific. I realized I would need to do more testing in the future to figure this out. But, hey, it was a fun way to spend an afternoon, and I got to enjoy some delicious tea in the process!