Question

Tea has a stimulant

• A. Tannis
• B. Caffiene
• C. Theophylline
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both B and C

Tea has four stimulants, caffeine, theophylline, theobromine and L-theanine. Caffeine is a stimulant of CNS and reduce drowsiness or sleep. Theophylline and theobromine relaxes smooth muscles. They are also stimulants of heart and have mild diuretic effects. L-theanine is a psychoactive amino acid which improves the attention and functioning of brain.

So, the correct answer is 'Both B and C'.