Ceylon identifies tea from Sri Lanka, not one processing style. This guide focuses on Ceylon black tea, which contains caffeine; Sri Lanka also produces green and white teas.
The figures below describe general beverages, not a lab test of Beta Tea products. Ceylon refers to origin; the amount in a cup depends on the tea leaves and brewing conditions.
How much caffeine?
The FDA lists broad reference amounts for brewed tea and coffee. These are estimates for typical 8-ounce cups, not a measurement of a particular Ceylon tea or Beta Tea product.
| Beverage | Approximate caffeine |
|---|---|
| Black tea, including Ceylon black tea | about 30–50 mg |
| Green tea | about 30–50 mg |
| Brewed coffee | about 80–100 mg; larger cups or some preparations can be higher |
Approximate ranges from general tea and coffee references; actual amounts vary by leaf, brewing, cup size, and brand. Beta Tea USA does not publish per-cup caffeine amounts for its products.
What changes the caffeine
Steep time and water temperature affect how much caffeine moves from the tea leaves into the cup. Using more leaf or less water changes the amount in a serving. Leaf grade and particle size, including the difference between tea bags and loose leaf, can also affect extraction. The results vary by tea and preparation; there is no universal one-minute or five-minute amount for Ceylon tea.
Is Ceylon tea caffeine free?
No. Ceylon black tea contains caffeine. Decaffeinated tea has had most, but not all, of its caffeine removed. Beta Tea USA does not sell a decaffeinated Ceylon tea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ceylon tea have more caffeine than coffee?
Usually, no. General references put an 8-ounce cup of brewed tea at about 30–50 mg and brewed coffee at about 80–100 mg. Actual amounts vary, and these figures are not measurements of Beta Tea products.
Does steeping longer add caffeine?
Steep time affects how much caffeine is extracted from tea leaves, but the amount in a cup also depends on the tea and other brewing conditions. There is no single caffeine amount for a particular steep time across all Ceylon teas.
Is Ceylon tea caffeine free?
No. Ceylon black tea contains caffeine. Decaffeinated tea has had most, but not all, of its caffeine removed; Beta Tea USA does not sell a decaffeinated Ceylon tea.
