<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

Hello all,

In mid-March, I posted a question asking whether anyone on the List had a reaction to Tazo Teas, including the ones that are indicated by the company to be gluten-free.  Four people responded with two saying that they, too, had bad reactions to the teas.  People's responses are below.  I've concluded that even if the teas are gluten-free, I must be reacting to something in the way the teas are processed.  So I'll stick to other gluten-free brands.  Thanks to all who emailed me in response!
=======================================================================================

I think I've had a reaction to TAZO Awake Tea, also.  I just tried some since reading a post (here) about it. I've stopped drinking it - I'm also in the midst of determining what is best for my belly(in my tea): lactaid, soymilk or goat's milk, so it may be my milk issue that's troubling me. I seem to be ok with Lipton.  I'm still questioning Twinings English Breakfast Tea.  Would love to know if any green teas are ok!  Look forward to your summary.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tazo teas have made me sick in the past, but I am not sure whether they were an "approved" variety, because it was a long time back.  I also can't use Celestial Seasonings teas, no matter what the flavor, and just stick to straight green or Earl Grey any more.  Stash and Salada seem okay if I stay away from the herbal mix kinds.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Probably, someone has written that some teabags have gluten because of glue.  There could be several ingredients in the tea.  Is it herbal tea? 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I drink them all the time without a problem. It may be you are reacting to something else if you can have other teas without a problem.  It may be a delayed reaction from something you had earlier, even the day before. Just a thought. 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Patricia Shechter
Boston, MA

[log in to unmask]

*Support summarization of posts, reply to the SENDER not the Celiac List*