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 Tea has far more caffeine than coffee, but why is it less refreshing than coffee? When it comes to refreshing drinks, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Red Bull, coffee and other drinks. The reason they are so refreshing is because the caffeine in them plays a big role. There is a saying that tea is not as refreshing as coffee because it contains mainly theophylline rather than caffeine. Tea would be very angry to hear that! Let's take a look at what caffeine has to do with theophylline. What is the relationship between caffeine and theophylline? Caffeine, specifically caffeine, belongs to the same group of methylxanthine bases as theophylline and theobromine, but there are differences in both molecular structure and physiological effects. Structurally, theophylline and theobromine have one less methyl group than caffeine and have a much milder euphoric effect on the body than caffeine. Caffeine is broken down in the liver by three primary metabolites. It is important...

  There is a wave of people giving up coffee in favour of teas such as green and black teas. Have you ever wondered if tea has a lower acidity level than coffee? We know that coffee and tea stain our teeth and keep us awake, but what do these drinks do to our stomachs and tooth enamel? Which one is better in the long run? Green and black teas are usually less acidic than coffee. However, some teas are more acidic than coffee. This includes rosehip teas, most bottled iced teas and juice teas.  Other factors are important when talking about the acidity levels of tea and coffee. In terms of acidity, the source of the tea and coffee is important, almost as important as the type of tea or coffee. The nutrients in the soil as well as the substances that the plant is treated with play a role. Not to mention the damage caused to the teeth and stomach varies from one type to another.  Which tea is the most acidic? When talking about acidity, the type of tea is important. Very ofte...

The last thing we want to advocate is giving up tea and coffee in the name of food miles. In many busy workplaces, your weekday tea and coffee are a necessity, a treat and a culture - so we might as well honour them with a few extra chores before throwing them in the bin. For those of you who add your scraps to the compost bin, you can still do so in many of these applications once their task is complete. Twenty Things to Do with Your Brewed Tea and Coffee  How to dispose of coffee grounds 1. Soften the skin Exfoliate with a body scrub made from coffee grounds, coconut oil and a little brown sugar. Massage gently in the shower, rinse and soften. 2. Pleasing flowers Cover acid-loving plants - roses, azaleas, rhododendrons, evergreens, hydrangeas and camellias - with coffee grounds. They love coffee grounds because of the natural acidity and nutrients they add to the soil. 3. Make ants sad Sprinkle coffee around ants Sprinkle coffee grounds around areas frequented by ants to deter ...