Tag: Purine alkaloids

Tea is the world's most consumed beverage after water, and its invigorating effects are celebrated globally. This experience is due to the presence of alkaloids in tea, a class of naturally occurring compounds that act on the central nervous system.

Methylliberine, a purine alkaloid and structural cousin to caffeine, has been found in low levels within certain plants of the genus Coffea, as well as kucha tea. While present, it is not a primary component in the way caffeine is, leading to confusion among consumers about the compounds present in their daily brew.