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Trigger checker for green tea
See green tea rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.
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Sensitivities
What green tea contains
FODMAPs
Histamine & Amines
Plant compounds
Irritants
Additives
Allergens
Diet fit
Where green tea fits
Therapeutic diets
Lifestyle diets
Religious diets
What to know about green tea
Green tea is a gentler caffeine source than coffee, with roughly a third to a half the caffeine of a mug of coffee, plus L-theanine that tends to smooth the energy out and reduce jitters. The catch for trigger tracking is salicylates: green tea is graded high in them. On oxalate it is the milder tea, generally lower than black tea because it is barely oxidised, so it is a common swap for people cutting back on oxalate-heavy black tea.
Watch for
- High in salicylates, so green tea can trigger salicylate-sensitive people even though it is otherwise a clean, anti-inflammatory drink
- Moderate caffeine, less than coffee and less than black tea, paired with L-theanine for a calmer, slower lift
- Contains oxalate but generally less than black tea since it is minimally oxidised; still worth moderating if you are prone to kidney stones
- Moderate nickel, relevant only if you have systemic nickel allergy
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for green tea?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is green tea generally well tolerated?
Salicylates (High) and Nickel (Moderate) Start with those if you react.
What should I check next?
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