# Caffeine in different things we consume

Caffeine from coffee gives us a burst of "energy" within 1 to 2 hours.

The caffeine in tea gives a more peaceful, slower and long-lasting stimulation a "calming energy".

## Looking at tea and coffee, here are the quantity of caffeine per 8oz of drink:
 - white tea 10-15mg
 - green tea 15-30mg
 - oolong tea 30-45mg
 - black tea 60-75mg
 - matcha 60-80mg
 - coffee 125-150mg

## Risks of consuming too much caffeine (more than 400mg in a day or 4-5 coffee cups):
 - insomnia
 - headaches
 - anxiety
 - restlessness
 - increased heart rate
 - dehydration
 - dependency

## Teas without caffeine:
 - Rooiobos tea
 - Hibiscus tea
 - Chamomile tea
 - Turmeric tea
 - Peppermint tea
 - Jasmine tea
 - Ginger tea
 - Lemon tea

## Caffeine in Chocolate

The content of caffeine in chocolate is so low that it doesn't even activate neural mechanisms. What energizes us after a piece of dark chocolate is another stimulant called theobromine, a naturally occurring compound that finds its primary and most popular source in cacao.

Coffee gives us a "frenetic energy", tea a "calming energy" and chocolate a "lively energy". You just need to choose what kind of energy you prefer.