Decaf Tea has helped my AF

[sparkie50]

Hi everybody,

Before Christmas, I had a cup of quite strong coffee, which set my AF off almost continuously for a few weeks. It made me wonder if the tea I was drinking might have an influence on it (I do drink loads of tea). I changed to decaf and within a couple days had NO AF. Since then, I have stuck to decaf and have only had the odd bit of missed beats since. Feeling so much better, can walk more, climb stairs etc.

I do hope that this post helps some of you.

[Monkeyma]

Will try decaf... 🙂

[Finvola]

I have done the same thing sparkie - every little helps. Thank you for posting.

[TamlaMotown]

Hi sparkie, you might like to try Redbush tea it's naturally caffeine free & supposedly good for us. Tastes very like normal tea unlike herbal tea

[sparkie50 in reply to TamlaMotown]

Thank you, will do. I am sorry it has, taken so long to get back to you, I thought my post had been deleted, then just saw, the little bell.

[jeanjeannie50]

sparkie50 Would you mind telling me which brand you are using?

[sparkie50 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Hi Jean, sorry it has been so long, could not find the replies and thought my post had been banned!! I enjoy the Yorkshire Tea, with a blue band. Hope it helps you too. Best regards Sheila.

[Paulbounce]

Good for you Sparkie

Have you tried green tea - it's supposed to be good for you and tastes OK. Must admit I'm a coffee addict and a cup (or two) in the morning doesn't affect me - I know it does for some though.

Tea's the same - I neck 4 or 5 everyday. However I would knock it on the head if it caused any problems no worries.

Paul

[sparkie50 in reply to Paulbounce]

Thank you, will try Green tea. Again, sorry this took so long. S

[LordGabriel]

I went to decaf tea when I was diagnosed a couple of years ago.

The best I think: Yorkshire Tea blue, the Tetley Decaf and then M&S decaf.

Don’t even try overpriced Clipper!

[sparkie50 in reply to LordGabriel]

Totally agree.. Thank you. S

[Leechg]

Yes I had to switch to decaf. I like Clipper tea organic decaf. Supposed to be no nasties used during the processing. Whatever they may be.

[LizzieAFib]

I avoid all caffeine - my AF always get worse if I take it.

[Mrsvemb]

For me, caffeine is definitely a trigger. I only ever drink decaf tea and coffee. To be honest, it doesn’t taste any different to normal tea and coffee. I use PG tips decaf.

Val

[sparkie50 in reply to Mrsvemb]

Thank you..

[SMRM]

I’ve not recognized coffee as a trigger, but last Sunday while enjoying my usual 2nd cup, an episode began. Now it’s tea for me instead of coffee. So far so good.

[sparkie50 in reply to SMRM]

I have found I can drink decaf coffee now too, Kenco with a green lid seems nice.