A question about tea…

[Gauvian]

Hello, question for any British people out there 😉I’m stage 3b ckd and was wondering if you drink traditional tea/milk. I like one large mug of earl grey tea with oat milk first thing but an acupuncturist told me black tea is bad for kidneys. Any words of wisdom? Thanks!

[medway-lady]

I have found since having the AKI at 8GFR I disliked coffee and orange juice. No idea why though I was advised by Nephrologist that is fairly normal and drink plenty of liquid be that tea, water, lemonade but not cola. I'm now GFR 27 so it hasn't hurt me. But I'd suggest that the best person to ask is your Nephrologist and normally here in the UK in the Renal ward the tea flows freely. I've still got the strange taste in coffee and oranges though.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

I too drink black tea in moderation , and put in almond milk. Have not been told to stop drinking it. Maybe check with dietitian. Here is a link to tea and CKD from Davita. blogs.davita.com/kidney-die...

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

The issue with tea is because of the caffein and the oxalates in it, which can cause kidney stones. But as with anything, moderation is ok. If you drink over 5 cups a day, then you are over doing it according to this article. healthyeating.sfgate.com/bl...

[pheebee]

I still drink tea, but very very weak (more like hot water) with about 2 mls of milk.

[citruskayaker]

Not a Brit, but I enjoy tea in moderation. I tend to prefer herbal decaf teas, but also use some black or white teas. It is difficult to drink pure water all the time and with no alcohol, tea is a great choice.

[TaffyTwoshoes27]

I recently had a kidney transplant. The only tea that the transplant hospital will allow you to drink with a new kidney is black tea. Absolutely do not drink green tea or tea flavors like pomegranate or dragon fruit. They said just stick with black teas. I hope this helps you. I was given no information that t was bad for CKD at all.

[Starcatty]

I would like to know why green tea is bad for us. I drink it every day and read that it's OK for CKD.

[Gauvian]

Thanks everyone. I guess like Bassetometer said it’s about the oxalates (and possibly dehydrating effect?) but hopefully in moderation it’s ok!