This is actually a very complex question. You can find many web pages that list the answer but how they test really makes a difference in the truth behind the result. You need a level playing field to study this one properly. You can't test a tea product from Japan and a tea product from the US and expect to have accurate results.
There are many things that impact caffeine levels in tea plants.
1. The type of tea plant (Sinensis vs Assamica).
2. When you harvest your tea.
3. Which leaves you harvest (mature or young).
4. Your growing conditions.
5. The Tea Processing.
At the farm here, in order to say without a doubt which has more caffeine and which has the least, it would require a study of all of our teas. This would ensure all the plants tested had matching conditions. This is something we hope to do in the future.
In general, it is a common belief amongst those in the tea community that Green and White tea have the lowest amounts of caffeine in them. While Oolong teas are said to have the most.
Green tea is made from a less mature leaf and White tea requires less processing. Oolong tea on the other hand, is made with a more mature leaf which is part of the reason for the higher caffeine levels. Keep in mind how many times you steep your tea, no matter what tea you are drinking will also impact your caffeine levels. The more you steep, the less caffeine each time.
For now, if you want less caffeine, Green tea and White tea are a safe bet. Both have caffeine but less than other teas and most can agree on this. And if you need a bit more of a pick me up, Oolong tea such as our Mississippi Empress and Mississippi Belle, has you covered.
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