Tea contains oxalates in varying amounts depending on the type and duration of the infusion. The amount of oxalate measured for black tea varies from 2.7 to 4.8 mg/240 mL (one cup) of tea infused for 1–5 min [2], whereas the amount of oxalate in green tea ranges from 2.08 to 34.94 mg/250 mL of tea [3].
Can you get kidney stones from green tea?
So, does tea cause kidney stones? The answer is yes, drinking too much tea can lead to the formation of kidney stones. However, recent studies prove that green tea may be consumed by those who suffer from kidney stones as it contains a compound that prevents kidney stones from being formed.
What teas do not contain oxalates?
What tea is low in oxalate?
- Rooibos tea: 0.55-1.06 mg of oxalate per cup (based on steep time) (18)
- Chamomile tea: 0.4-0.67 mg per cup (12)
- Peppermint tea: 0.41 mg per cup (12)
- Rosehip and hibiscus tea: 0.27 mg oxalate per cup (12)
- Ginseng tea: undetectable levels of oxalate (12)
