Does Herbal Tea Have Caffeine?

Herbal teas also known as herbal infusions and—less commonly called tisanes —are beverages made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water. Oftentimes herb tea, or the plain term tea is used as a reference to all sorts of herbal teas. Some herbal blends contain actual tea.

Are all herbal teas caffeine free?

Nearly all herbal teas are caffeine-free. Normally when you think of herbal tea you're thinking of herbs, and maybe not envisioning the vast array of options at your disposal. There are thousands of herbal teas out there. And none of them have any caffeine naturally in them.

Which herbal tea has the most caffeine?

In general, a cup of black tea contains the highest concentration of caffeine compared to the other true teas. There is one large exception here: Matcha green tea. Black teas contain an average of 37 milligrams of caffeine, while some matcha teas contain close to 130 milligrams.

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