Improve physical performance

Although most people associate caffeine with increased performance, black tea provides a comparable (though slightly weaker) impact. A cup of black tea has 47 mg of caffeine, but an average cup of coffee contains 95 mg. Black tea offers a variety of performance-enhancing properties, owing mostly to its caffeine concentration.

First, as evidenced by systematic studies, caffeine use can boost strength and physical endurance. There have also been studies that demonstrate caffeine levels as low as 100 mg have favorable benefits by increasing the 'time to fatigue' during exercise. Although coffee is the best choice for performance and exercise, a cup (or two) of black tea may have some advantages.