Flavored Teas

[SandyStPeteFL]

can contain gluten. I received a box of Ashbys' teas of London for a gift. Most are flavored. How can you tell if any have gluten in them. I know flavored coffees can.

[ShayFL]

"barley malt" is a dead giveaway. I had to toss a bunch of my "flavored" tea.

[ravenwoodglass]

I would look for a phone number or website on the box and get ahold of the company directly and ask. It is not unusual for flavored teas to have gluten, I looked through a whole bunch of Celestial Seasonings special Xmas teas today before I found one that was safe.

[SandyStPeteFL]

Thanks for the help, I found a number and called them. They said all their flavored teas are gluten free. And they have some excellent teas. Still a newbie when it comes to this disease.

Was diagnosed two months ago. Was done with an upper GI and the blood tests.

[blueeyedmanda]

I would look for a phone number or website on the box and get ahold of the company directly and ask. It is not unusual for flavored teas to have gluten, I looked through a whole bunch of Celestial Seasonings special Xmas teas today before I found one that was safe.

I noticed Celestial Seasonings will label whether the tea is gluten free or not. Which is a big help.

[wschmucks]

I noticed Celestial Seasonings will label whether the tea is gluten free or not. Which is a big help.

They do and its GREAT! I was recently Glutened at Starbucks-- Tazo tea, some have gluten. Their Ginger Green tea and a few others as well. If anything reads "natural flavoring" its very possible barley is used (wheat would have to be properly labled).

I drink at least 2 cups of tea a day. Celestial Seasonings will say gluten free, and Stash Tea is 100% gluten free for all products. Get a few brands you know and I would only drink them.

Good Luck!