{"id":393,"date":"2023-03-11T19:54:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-11T19:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chineseteas101.com\/?p=393"},"modified":"2023-07-18T11:47:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T11:47:54","slug":"how-much-caffeine-is-in-chamomile-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chineseteas101.com\/how-much-caffeine-is-in-chamomile-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Caffeine Is in Chamomile Tea?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you curious about whether chamomile tea contains caffeine? If so, you’re not alone. With its claimed health benefits<\/a>, this herbal drink has gained popularity, and it’s important to know if it has caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, does chamomile tea contain any caffeine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is no. Chamomile tea does not contain any caffeine. Therefore, it can provide a soothing effect without the energy spike associated with other beverages containing caffeine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, plants absorb elements and nutrients from the soil, including trace elements. If a chamomile plant comes into contact with caffeine-containing plants or nutrients in the soil, there is a remote possibility that it may absorb some caffeine traces that can be passed on to the drink. However, tea processing is likely to eliminate any trace elements absorbed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Is There an Herbal Tea Containing Caffeine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teas like black, green, white, and oolong naturally contain high caffeine as they all come from the same Camellia sinensis plant. These teas are also called true teas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike them, chamomile is an herbal tea, or a tisane. Herbal teas, in their majority, don’t contain caffeine. One of the few exceptions is yerba mate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yerba mate, indigenous to South America, is an herbal tea that originates from the leaves of a tree in the holly family. Indigenous cultures have been using it as a stimulant and for its numerous health benefits for centuries. The caffeine content in yerba mate can vary depending on the cultures, but it generally contains between 75\u201390 milligrams per cup (240ml). This is very close to coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Does Chamomile Tea Have Caffeine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fresh chamomile flowers are a caffeine-free option for making tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When picking out a packaged chamomile tea, read its contents carefully. It could contain added caffeine through different teas like black, white, green, or oolong. All these teas come from the same Camellia Sinensis plant and naturally contain caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine Content in Other Types of Tea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the tea variety and brewing approach, the caffeine level in different tea types can differ significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is an overview of the caffeine content present in different types of tea per 8 ounces (240 ml) of brewed tea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n