Written by Rachel Orriss | Last updated July 2026

Herbalife Tea and Lift Off Timing Guide UK

Herbalife Herbal Tea and Lift Off are both caffeine-containing drinks — but they are very different products used at different times of day. This guide explains what each one is, how much caffeine it contains, when to use it, and which to choose.

Quick answer: Herbalife Herbal Tea (£18.96, ~50 servings) contains approximately 85mg caffeine per serving and is used as a morning or mid-morning drink alongside Aloe and Formula 1. Lift Off (£21.99, 10 tablets) contains approximately 75mg caffeine per tablet and is an effervescent energy drink used for a focused energy boost — not a daily routine drink. Use Tea in the morning; use Lift Off when you need a specific energy boost. All products are genuine Herbalife with fast UK delivery and no minimum order.

Herbal Tea vs Lift Off — what each product actually is

Product Price Servings Per serving Caffeine Best used
Herbal Tea 51g (any flavour) £18.96 ~50 ~£0.38 ~85mg Morning or mid-morning — daily routine drink
Herbal Tea Original 51g £18.96 ~50 ~£0.38 ~85mg Morning or mid-morning — daily routine drink
Lift Off Lemon-Lime 10 tablets £21.99 10 ~£2.20 ~75mg When you need a focused energy boost — not daily

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When to use Herbal Tea vs Lift Off

Use Herbal Tea when:

You want a daily morning caffeine drink as part of your Herbalife routine. Herbal Tea is typically taken first thing in the morning alongside Aloe Concentrate — half a teaspoon (approximately 1.7g) dissolved in hot or cold water. At ~£0.38 per serving across ~50 servings, it is the most cost-effective caffeine drink in the Herbalife range. It is the equivalent of a light coffee in terms of caffeine content.

Use Lift Off when:

You want a specific energy boost for a workout, a long drive, or an afternoon slump — not as a daily routine drink. Lift Off is an effervescent tablet dissolved in 250ml water. At ~£2.20 per tablet, it is significantly more expensive per serving than Herbal Tea. It also contains B vitamins and guarana in addition to caffeine. Do not use Lift Off late in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine.

Herbal Tea flavours — which one to choose

All Herbal Tea flavours contain the same caffeine content (~85mg per serving) and cost the same (£18.96 for 51g, ~50 servings). The only difference is taste. Raspberry and Lemon are the most popular flavoured options. Original is unflavoured and is the one most commonly mixed with Aloe Concentrate in the same glass. If you are unsure, start with Raspberry — it is the most widely used flavoured option.

Herbal Tea can be made hot or cold. Cold preparation (dissolve in a small amount of hot water, then top up with cold water or ice) is popular in summer. Hot preparation is the standard morning routine method.

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Frequently asked questions

How much caffeine is in Herbalife Herbal Tea?

Approximately 85mg of caffeine per serving (half a teaspoon, ~1.7g dissolved in water). This is roughly equivalent to a standard cup of coffee. Each 51g tin provides approximately 50 servings at ~£0.38 per serving.

How much caffeine is in Herbalife Lift Off?

Approximately 75mg of caffeine per tablet, plus guarana and B vitamins. Each box contains 10 tablets at £21.99, making each tablet approximately £2.20. Lift Off is significantly more expensive per serving than Herbal Tea.

When should I use Herbal Tea vs Lift Off?

Use Herbal Tea as a daily morning drink — it is part of the standard Herbalife morning routine alongside Aloe Concentrate. Use Lift Off when you need a specific energy boost for exercise, work, or an afternoon slump. Do not use Lift Off as a daily replacement for Herbal Tea.

Which Herbal Tea flavour should I start with?

Raspberry is the most popular flavoured option. Original is unflavoured and is commonly mixed with Aloe Concentrate in the same glass. All flavours cost £18.96 for 51g (~50 servings) and contain the same caffeine content.

Can Herbal Tea be made cold?

Yes — dissolve the powder in a small amount of hot water first, then top up with cold water or pour over ice. Cold preparation is popular in summer and works well with the flavoured varieties.

Are these genuine Herbalife products?

Yes — all products are genuine Herbalife, sourced directly. Fast UK delivery, no minimum order, no joining fee required.

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