Hello, I've recently switched to teas from coffee. Reading the FAQ I've discovered that the caffeine level of teas can vary a good deal by brand, but no particular pointers are given to any by name. Does anyone know of some good teas that are easily accquirable that's got some major oomph to them?
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Assams can be quite brutal, for caffeine, and are usually quite common (in lower grades) in supermarkets. If you're in the UK, most large Sainsbury/Tesco branches have a sizeable range. So-called "breakfast teas" are usually quite eye-opening, but they're not going to set your tastebuds alight with pleasure. :)
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[Michael, paraphrasing others' information] The tiny leaves at the tip of the stem are more caffeine infested than the larger leaves furrther upstem. Caffeine amount does not correlate to green/black tea. Most teas take more than one steep, and the first steep is the most heavily caffeinated, with later steeps less so. Some of my friends claim to get more seriously buzzed by greens and oolongs than by blacks (by which we mean "reds"). Now, buzz off, poster! Only kidding.Michael
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I recommend getting some good Taiwan wulong to try. Their teas can be quite strong and can pack quite a punch. Most area Chinatowns have some forms of wulong tea usually from Taiwan.
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