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matcha

A powdered green tea made from the whole leaf, so it may contain more caffeine than a typical brewed tea.

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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 […]