Which Teas Have Caffeine and Which Don't? A Simple Guide

Ever sip a "relaxing" tea at night and end up staring at the ceiling? It probably had caffeine without you realizing. This guide makes sure that never happens again.

The simple rule

Anything from the Camellia sinensis plant — green, black, white, oolong — has caffeine. Anything made from herbs, flowers or fruit (an herbal infusion, or tisane) has no caffeine. That's the whole trick.

Teas WITH caffeine

• Green tea (like our Día Activo)
• Black tea
• Oolong (like our Rosa Durazno — moderate)
• White tea

Teas WITHOUT caffeine

• Chamomile, linden, sage (our Noche Tranquila)
• Hibiscus, orange, cinnamon (our Fruta y Flor)
• Ginger, lemongrass, mint

What to drink by time of day

• Morning: caffeinated tea (green) for energy.
• Afternoon: a mild oolong or an herbal infusion.
• Night: caffeine-free only (chamomile, hibiscus, ginger).

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FAQ

Which teas have no caffeine?

Herbal infusions like chamomile, hibiscus, ginger, lemongrass and mint — they don't come from the tea plant.

Does green tea have caffeine?

Yes, though less than coffee and released more gradually.

What tea can I drink at night?

Caffeine-free infusions such as chamomile with linden, or hibiscus with cinnamon.

Choose wisely, sleep better. Explore caffeine-free blends at mahama.mx. 🌿