Home › Energy & Stamina Guides

Caffeine in Tea: A Smart Guide

Use caffeine to your advantage.

Quick answer

A typical 8-oz cup of green tea has about 25 to 45 mg of caffeine, oolong about 30 to 50 mg, black tea about 40 to 70 mg and brewed coffee about 80 to 100 mg. Guarana seeds contain more caffeine by weight than coffee beans. Most healthy adults can safely have up to about 400 mg of caffeine a day. Tea also contains L-theanine, which pairs with caffeine for calm, focused energy. Caffeine stays in the body for several hours, so it's best before early afternoon. People with heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, anxiety, sleep problems or who take certain medicines should limit caffeine. Black Wood Tea contains caffeine from guarana, green tea and oolong tea; exact amounts aren't stated, so count it toward your daily total.

Key takeaways

Caffeine can be a great tool for energy and focus when you use it wisely.

Caffeine by drink (approx. per 8 oz)

DrinkCaffeine
Green tea25–45 mg
Oolong tea30–50 mg
Black tea40–70 mg
Brewed coffee80–100 mg
Energy drink (8 oz)70–100+ mg

Amounts vary with brand, brew time and serving size.

The L-theanine effect

Tea naturally contains L-theanine, an amino acid that may smooth out caffeine's effects, supporting calm, focused alertness rather than jitters.

Timing tips

Who should limit caffeine

Black Wood Tea contains caffeine from guarana, green tea and oolong tea. The amount per bag isn't listed in the materials we have, so count it toward your daily total and avoid other stimulants on the same day.

Seek care for a racing heart, chest pain or dizziness after caffeine.

Sources

  1. U.S. FDA – "Spilling the beans: how much caffeine is too much?"
  2. USDA FoodData Central – caffeine values.
  3. Mayo Clinic – "Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more."

Common questions

How much caffeine is in green tea?

About 25–45 mg per 8-oz cup.

How much caffeine is safe per day?

Up to about 400 mg for most healthy adults.

Does Black Wood Tea contain caffeine?

Yes, from guarana, green tea and oolong tea.

← Back to home

↑