[geeks] caffeine - differences based on source

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Patrick Giagnocavo wrote:
> Hi
> 
> Seems when I drink tea, the caffeine stays in the system longer and the
> effects are distributed over a longer length of time, than when I drink
> a soft drink that has caffeine.
> 
> Does that make any sense to anyone?  Anyone observed any differences?

It makes sense when you realize that the main stimulant in tea isn't 
even caffeine, so behaves completely differently.

Peace...  Sridhar