In addition to color and flavor intensity, the caffeine levels in black and green tea are different, with black teas' intensity increasing caffeine (via Nature). Depending on your mood or the time of day, your tea goals may vary — you may or may not want caffeinated tea. Republic of Tea helps narrow down the search by using their handy tea-finder tool, which sorts by caffeine level. Do some pre-grocery shopping research to decide between a steamy cup of caffeine-free Raspberry Rose Hibiscus Tea or zippy full-caf Passion Fruit Papaya.
Brewing how-to is another place where the teas differ. Artful Tea suggests black tea is best brewed with 212° water for three to five minutes. Green tea is more delicate and should be steeped with water at 175° for just one to two minutes. Regardless of your tea choice, tea brew culture near-mandates that you treat yourself to a proper little teapot like this classic from Stash Teas.
If you're gifting tea, choose a smattering of black and green to celebrate the complexities and differences between the two varieties. Grab a custom MudLove Mug and a birthday gift set from Vahdam India for the tea lover in your life.
Green or black, it's up to you, but put the kettle on and enjoy.
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