How much Tea is safe to drink

[Alyssas_Mum]

Every since i was pregnant i've found tea to be relaxing and help with the sickness a little. Not green tea or herbal tea, just your normal old tea.
I know it sounds silly but my friend said it's only safe to drink 1 a day.
But i've heard that you can have 2-3 coffee's safely a day. I don't drink coffee, never have, but was wondering how many cups of tea a day is safe?

[satya]

I read somewhere that up to 5 a day is safe as tea has far less caffeine than coffee. I've been drinking tea throughout my pregnancy and it hasn't caused any issues. I'm dying for a coffee though but wont have any as I was seriously addicted to it when I conceived and don't want to risk even 1 cup.

[bellelass]

All things in moderation. If you aren't drinking 10 cups of tea a day, you should be fine. Besides, I haven't been all that convinced by various studies on how potentially harmful caffeine is during pg. I mean, I don't drink three pots of coffee a day like I used to, but if I want a cuppa I'll have it.

[*Beema*]

I love my tea, and it depends on how long you leave in the tea bag, since becoming Preg I drink a weaker tea, that way I don't feel bad about having a couple of cups, I usually only have Black Tea in the morning and I have Cranberry,Strawberry and Raspberry Lipton Tea, I adore the smell and it is quite tasty if you want to try something that is a bit sweeter

Like a lot of things all in moderation and try making the tea a bit weaker if you are worried!!

[Nadine216]

Check your deli to see if they have Rooibos tea (I think it's called Red tea, also) google it if you don't know it No caffeine and taste great and no problem for pregnancy, actually very healthy

[Alyssas_Mum]

Thanks to all the people who replied. I'll definately give those herbal/healthy teas a go, it won't hurt.

Cheers