A–Z Glossary

herbal tea

A tea made by steeping herbs, flowers, roots, seeds, or bark from plants other than the tea plant.

← Back to A–Z Glossary

Search results for: herbal tea

Tea safety during pregnancy

Tea safety during pregnancy

How tea fits into pregnancy caffeine guidance The most important safety issue for ordinary tea is caffeine. The NHS advises keeping total caffeine intake below 200 mg per day in pregnancy, and that total should include every source, not only tea. MotherToBaby also notes that caffeine crosses the placenta and that the developing fetus metabolizes […]

Can certain teas cause miscarriage

Can certain teas cause miscarriage

What the evidence actually suggests The best summary from the available literature is cautious: evidence is limited, and there is no simple answer that applies to every tea. Reviews of herbal teas used during pregnancy note that some commonly used products have been associated with adverse maternal or perinatal outcomes, including reports of a higher […]