Can you drink jasmine tea while pregnant?
In moderationYes, in moderation. Jasmine tea is usually green tea scented with jasmine flowers, so it carries caffeine and counts toward your 200 mg daily limit.
Why
The only real issue with jasmine tea is caffeine. ACOG puts the ceiling at 200 mg of caffeine a day in pregnancy, and a cup of jasmine green tea delivers roughly 25 to 60 mg depending on strength and steeping time. That leaves room for two or three cups a day for most people, less if you also drink coffee or cola. The NHS keeps tea on its list of drinks to count rather than avoid, so there is no need to give it up.
Safer alternatives
- Decaffeinated jasmine green tea
- Jasmine flower tisane with no tea leaf base
- Roasted barley tea (mugicha)
- Rooibos with a drop of honey
- Hot water with fresh mint leaves
Sources
- ACOG https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/ask-acog/how-much-coffee-can-i-drink-while-pregnant
- NHS https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid/
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Frequently asked questions
How many cups of jasmine tea can I drink a day while pregnant?
Two to three cups fits inside the 200 mg caffeine limit if tea is your only caffeine source. If you also have a morning coffee, which can run 95 to 165 mg on its own, drop to one cup of tea. Shorter steeping pulls out less caffeine.
Is jasmine tea the same as jasmine flower tea?
Not always. Classic jasmine tea is green or white tea leaves scented with jasmine blossoms, so it has caffeine. A pure jasmine flower tisane, sold as jasmine buds only, has none, so check the ingredient list if you want to avoid caffeine entirely.
Does jasmine tea cause contractions or miscarriage?
No, there is no evidence that jasmine tea triggers contractions or pregnancy loss. The caffeine limit is the only reason to count your cups. Drink it for the taste without worrying about the flowers themselves.
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