Herbal tea
Herbal tea: low in salicylate and nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateLow
The salicylate of a herbal tea depends entirely on the herb: chamomile and rooibos are low, while peppermint, hibiscus and licorice infusions are not. Read the blend, not the category.
- NickelLow
Herbal teas are dried leaves, flowers and roots, and the roots carry more than the leaves. Even so, an infusion transfers only part of it to the water, which is what keeps the cup low. What matters for a leaf you steep rather than eat was measured directly: the study behind this level analysed the herb AND its water infusion, and most of the nickel stays in the leaf. The cup is not the plant.
Sources· 1
- Ababneh F. et al., Int J Anal Chem 6971916 (2017) 1-8, trace elements in herbs and in their water infusions
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
Note about this food
Herbal teas are usually a source of salicylates because many herbs and plants naturally produce these compounds as part of their defense system.
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Herbal tea affect?
Herbal tea is notable for salicylate and nickel. Clear on histamine, tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, oxalates and gluten.
Does Herbal tea contain salicylate?
Herbal tea contains only low levels of salicylate. The salicylate of a herbal tea depends entirely on the herb: chamomile and rooibos are low, while peppermint, hibiscus and licorice infusions are not. Read the blend, not the category.
Does Herbal tea contain nickel?
Herbal tea contains only low levels of nickel. Herbal teas are dried leaves, flowers and roots, and the roots carry more than the leaves. Even so, an infusion transfers only part of it to the water, which is what keeps the cup low. What matters for a leaf you steep rather than eat was measured directly: the study behind this level analysed the herb AND its water infusion, and most of the nickel stays in the leaf. The cup is not the plant. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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