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From: alle@ihuxb.UUCP (Allen England)
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Subject: Re: Caffein Content of Tea
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Date: Mon, 9-Apr-84 08:55:15 EST
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I keep hearing people say (and write) "And, of course, tea has
more caffeine than coffee."

Well, it just isn't so!  According to the FDA, tea averages 40 mg
of caffeine per 5 oz cup (ranges from 20-90 mg) while coffee 
averages 115 mg (drip brewing) while ranging from 60-180 mg.

I have had so many people tell me this.  I have no idea where this
misconception started.

Allen
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