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Posted 12/3/2014 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
I think it is time to give my coffee a break, even though I use Low Acid, I think it might be time.

I was thinking of a tea. Do you have any suggestions for a Tea that is considered "safe" for us UCer's?

Thanks!
Posted 12/3/2014 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Isn't this just a matter of trying different teas and seeing which ones work for you?

I have some problems with the acidity of my tea (I have never been a coffee drinker). At this point I cannot tolerate green tea at all. I like a black tea but need cream to cut the acidity. I drink Bigelow's English Tea Time or any Darjeeling. Some black teas are way too acidic even with cream.
Posted 12/3/2014 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Good point, need low acid tea. Just looking for suggestions.
Posted 12/3/2014 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't yet found a tea that bothers my uc. Generally, a lower caffeine amount than coffee though (black teas have the most caffeine, herbal teas have none). My faves are earl gray, chia, french vanilla, English breakfast tea, and green tea. If you are not sure what you like, then buy a variety pack with an assortment of flavors in a box.
Posted 12/3/2014 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
White tea is delicious. Green tea I don't care for at all.

It's a matter of you trying what you enjoy regarding taste and how you feel after having it.

I'm a coffee drinker, but I don't like all coffee brands/kinds.

For tea, I usually drink English breakfast or white tea. decaf or not.

q
Posted 12/3/2014 4:59 PM (GMT 0)
I thought maybe slippery elm?
Posted 12/3/2014 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
Chamomile is my favorite at the moment, I have that every morning, although it does take a while to get used to, but its apparently quite good for your stomach..also being English I enjoy a nice cup of English tea!!

What I have found is that the taste of tea is enhanced and more enjoyable if taken in a cup and saucer!! tongue
Posted 12/3/2014 5:01 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks you! It looks like tea is not an issue for most of us.
Posted 12/3/2014 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
Poppie that is cute! I do like chamomile!
Posted 12/3/2014 7:01 PM (GMT 0)
My gut hates quite a few teas as well as coffees. It's faves are: Newsman's Own Special Decaf Coffee, and Prince of Peace White Tea (not often). Caffeinated green tea is a guarantee for a dash to the toilet, tossup whether it's the caffeine or the good-for-you stuff. I tried all the herb teas there are and no-way-Hosay.

Yogi tea called Stomach Ease is tolerated but I use it like medicine because I'm not crazy about the taste (licorice, etc).
Posted 12/3/2014 7:30 PM (GMT 0)
I like peppermint tea with honey. It is soothing to my stomach when I feel bloated. I also just started drinking a green tea peppermint blend and it has been agreeing with me.
Posted 12/3/2014 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
I'm a sucker for earl grey tea. I wasn't able to have it with milk because I got lactose intolerant (that's actually how I first found out). Now I drink it with lactose free creamer and I love it. Not sure about the acid though it never seemed to bother me.
Posted 12/3/2014 9:21 PM (GMT 0)
When I am giving coffee a break I drink organic mint/green tea in the morning with some honey or a white/green chai. I drink fennel tea (heather's tummy tea) every day in the afternoon to replace my afternoon cup of decaf coffee. I grew up drinking strong but very sweet and milky Irish tea that my great grandmother made in the afternoons but I don't do to well with it now.

I really love coffee, but I find it doesn't love me. If I drink it daily for more than a week I start seeing lots of mucus.
Posted 12/3/2014 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
i'm kind of a tea addict and really should go to meetings...

i love dandy blend as a coffee replacement. can't tell the difference at all.

my favorite tea is good earth's sweet n spicy tea. if you see it, buy it. you will thank me. BEST TEA EVER.

i've also been loving celestial seasonings holiday teas. the gingerbread and the cranberry are very good.
Posted 12/3/2014 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
Banana do you need a French press for Dandy coffee?
Posted 12/3/2014 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
no, it comes in a bag and you heat up some water and add a spoonful. i don't even know how to make coffee but this is just a mix and go!
Posted 12/3/2014 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
Awesome! See that is a great thing to try and that's why I posted it here! You guys rock!
Thank you!
Posted 12/4/2014 2:14 AM (GMT 0)
I haven't been able to find dandy blend, but whole foods sells chicory root 'coffee' called teachino that is just like coffee (but no caffeine).
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