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How much green tea is too much?
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I always prefer a cup of good green tea over water so I tend to drink 5 or 6 cups a day (probably more like 8 in actual volume). It seems like everything I read says drink lots of green tea but this seems like a lot of caffeine. I don't feel strung out but I do seem a little addicted. I suppose I could switch to decaf, doesn't taste as good though.

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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All things in moderation.

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: wickedscepter]
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meme.

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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i've heard four cups of green tea equals one cup of coffee in terms of caffeine.  so that'd be equal to about 2 cups of coffee a day for you... i know plenty of people who drink more caffeine than that on a daily basis and they seem to be ok... though it is a strong diuretic, so you should be drinking lots of water along with it to stay hydrated.

but i'd be more concerned with kidney stones.. i heard that drinking too much green tea can cause them.  not sure if it's true or not, but it's worth looking into and you might want to limit yourself if it is the case.


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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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I used to guzzle green tea like crazy...it wasn't unusual for me to have up to 10 cups a day, sometimes more. 

However, I quit caffeine and that included green tea, and I feel much better for it. 

If you are concerned you can always switch to white tea.

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: MOTH]
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White tea has a lot of caffeine.

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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I thought it had less then green.

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: MOTH]
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I guess you're right. At least for Stash brand. It is 15 mg for white versus 20 mg for green according to their chart. http://www.stashtea.com/caffeine.htm

I read somewhere once that white tea was highest in caffeine and I guess that just stuck with me.

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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Black tea is the highest I think.  I used to slam Earl Grey like nothing. 

Do you feel like your green tea use is effecting you negatively?

It was easy for me to quit caff. tea.  I just stopped wanting it one day. 

If you feel like you're over doing it, just taper back a little.

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: MOTH]
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I wouldn't say its affecting me negatively, I just worry about things.

I like the white tea idea though. I'm gonna go buy some dank white tea tomorrow.

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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Green tea is great for you, best to drink 1-3 cups a day I would say, because you want to get the majority of liquids of pure water or fruits and veggies.

Green tea is great, but it also has caffeine, so moderation is key.


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This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and affection for a few persons nearest us.

Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole nature in its beauty.

Nobody is able to achieve this completely but striving for such achievement is, in itself, a part of the liberation and a foundation for inner security."

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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Just vary your teas. Try chamomile, rooibus, pao d arco, rosehips. They are all very yummy

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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Most of what I've read says up to 10 cups a day is good.  If what you're drinking feels right, I say keep doing it.  If you're unsure, quit or drink less for a week or two and see if you feel better.

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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bradley said:
White tea has a lot of caffeine.


white tea has negligible amounts of caffeine, which is why it is recommended later in the day over other teas so youre not up from caffeine when youre trying to sleep.


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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: LeftyBurnz]
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bradley said:
I guess you're right. At least for Stash brand. It is 15 mg for white versus 20 mg for green according to their chart. http://www.stashtea.com/caffeine.htm

I read somewhere once that white tea was highest in caffeine and I guess that just stuck with me.


Not negligible. Slightly less than green.

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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hmmm.

thats odd thats its that close to green, because i can drink a few cups of green and get a nice kick of energy, but i can drink a few cups of white and fall asleep just fine.  :shrug:


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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: LeftyBurnz]
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leftysurprise said:
hmmm.

thats odd thats its that close to green, because i can drink a few cups of green and get a nice kick of energy, but i can drink a few cups of white and fall asleep just fine.  :shrug:


White tea is also less bitter than other teas must have less tannins than  green black etc.  I make it weak 4 cups water with 2 tea bags and that way more liquid less caffeine.  A little honey in there and there you go.


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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: LeftyBurnz]
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Could be placebo. I used to occasionally drink white tea for it's "kick". :smirk:

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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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I love tea, however due to severe anxiety I am very anal about my caffine intake. However its so "Relaxing" and healthy i still drink it all the time. Sadly the decaf kind DOES have less flavor......but its better then the caffine intake from regular.


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Re: How much green tea is too much? [Re: Epigallo]
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Most days I drink only water.  I drink Foo-Joy jasmine green tea before I meditate on Sundays, and occasionally some black tea during the week, and lately I've been getting more into coffee (always black - :hehehe: ).  Mostly, my experience is that anything with caffeine causes a crash, however slight, that can leave you out of balance the rest of the day.  If you're drinking a lot of green tea or coffee, you should get in some really good exercise while the caffeine has your energy levels boosted.  Otherwise, sticking to water is best...You'll grow to love it if you stop drinking anything else.


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I will not fear my passions like a coward.
My body I will give to pleasures,
to diversions that I’ve dreamed of,
to the most daring erotic desires,
to the lustful impulses of my blood, without
any fear at all, for whenever I will—
and I will have the will, strengthened
as I’ll be with contemplation and study—
at the crucial moments I’ll recover
my spirit as was before: ascetic.”

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