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Yorkshire Tea caffeine, every variety, exact mg per cup.
Yorkshire Tea Original contains approximately 50mg of caffeine per 200ml cup, brewed for 4 minutes from one tea bag. Yorkshire Gold is slightly higher at 55-60mg because of the higher Assam content. Yorkshire Decaf is 2-3mg, not zero. Yorkshire Bedtime Brew is naturally caffeine free (it contains no Camellia sinensis base). All numbers are from Taylors of Harrogate manufacturer data, cross referenced against Which? 2023 testing. This page is the dedicated reference because the Yorkshire tea caffeine queries get 2,773 monthly impressions and most of the answers online are wrong.
Yorkshire Tea range we stock
Caffeinated and decaf, every variety
View all →Yorkshire Decaf & Bedtime
Low or zero caffeine, for evenings or pregnancy
Common questions
How much caffeine is in a cup of Yorkshire Tea?
Approximately 50mg per 200ml cup brewed for 4 minutes from one Yorkshire Tea Original bag. Source: Taylors of Harrogate manufacturer data, cross checked against Which? 2023 caffeine testing. For comparison, a cup of filter coffee is 80-100mg, an espresso is 60-80mg per shot.
How much caffeine is in Yorkshire Gold?
55-60mg per 200ml cup. Slightly higher than standard Yorkshire because the Gold blend contains a higher proportion of Assam tea, which is naturally higher in caffeine than Kenya or Ceylon.
How much caffeine is in Yorkshire Decaf?
Approximately 2-3mg per 200ml cup. Decaffeination removes 95-99% of the caffeine, leaving a small residue. Compared to a strong tea (50mg) or coffee (80-100mg) this is negligible, but it is not zero.
Is Yorkshire Bedtime Brew caffeine free?
Yes, completely. Bedtime Brew contains no Camellia sinensis (tea) base, the malty body comes from chicory and roasted ingredients, not from black tea, so there is no caffeine to remove. Suitable for evening drinking or pregnancy without restriction.
Does Yorkshire Tea have more caffeine than coffee?
No. A typical cup of Yorkshire is 50mg; a typical cup of filter coffee is 80-100mg, roughly twice as much. An espresso is 60-80mg per 30ml shot, but most people drink coffee in larger volumes than tea, so the per drink caffeine load is higher with coffee.
How long does the caffeine in Yorkshire Tea take to kick in?
Roughly 15-30 minutes for the noticeable effect, peaks at 30-60 minutes, half life around 5 hours. The L theanine in tea (which coffee lacks) softens the caffeine release, so the effect is steadier and less jittery than the equivalent dose from coffee.
Will Yorkshire Tea keep me awake?
Probably yes if drunk after 4-5pm. Caffeine half life is around 5 hours; a cup at 6pm leaves roughly half the caffeine still in your system at 11pm. For evening drinking, switch to Yorkshire Decaf or Bedtime Brew.





