theine
/ˈθiːiːn/
noun
- A variant spelling of 'thein'; a bitter alkaloid in tea that is chemically the same as caffeine.
- Many tea drinkers enjoy the gentle lift that theine provides without the jitters of coffee.
- Theine was once thought to be different from caffeine, but scientists now know they are the same substance.
- Decaffeinated tea still contains a small amount of theine.
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