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Decaf tea

(36 Posts)
Niobe Tue 12-Jan-21 11:14:06

Another vote for decaf Yorkshire Tea here. I can’t tell that it’s decaf.

I don’t know if this is true but I read that caffeine is very soluble in water so you can reduce the caffeine in normal tea by pouring away the first cup brewed and drinking the second cup from the same teabag. Worth trying.

Ashcombe Tue 12-Jan-21 11:00:49

Another vote here for Lidl's own brand of decaffeinated tea bags. They come in a blue box and the brand is Knightsbridge. I find them really flavoursome, as are the normal bags of the same make which are sold in a red box.

littleflo Tue 12-Jan-21 10:55:06

Yorkshire tea here too. If you cannot get it locally Amazon can supply it. I know they have their faults but they have been a life saver for us during lockdown. We cannot get deliveries from our usual supermarkets. Neither of us can carry heavy shopping but now we only have visit shops now for fresh food.

rascal Tue 12-Jan-21 10:54:34

I have changed to Redbush herbal tea. It's supposed to be better for you than regular tea. cafe

vampirequeen Tue 12-Jan-21 10:48:28

We buy Yorkshire decaf tea.

Lona Tue 12-Jan-21 10:22:54

I used to drink the decaffeinated Yorkshire tea, which is good, but then I tried Sainbury's own brand and Lidl's own brand, both much cheaper, and just as good as Yorkshire tea imo.

Squiffy Tue 12-Jan-21 10:17:22

Midgey Have you tried Nescafe decaffeinated coffee? The coffee is decaff'd by using a filtration process rather than using chemicals.

Chestnut Tue 12-Jan-21 09:59:21

I was told by my daughter I need to drink more water so I'm replacing a couple of teas with a big glass of water. Use bottled water if your tap water tastes unappealing. I wasn't drinking any water before, just tea and coffee (not good really). If you have a big glass of water I doubt you'll feel like having tea an hour later.

midgey Tue 12-Jan-21 09:53:05

You might need to be aware that some people are allergic to some decaffeination process. Decaffeinated coffee gives me the worst headaches I have ever experienced! What ever you do start very slowly as if you go ‘cold turkey’ you will also have headaches! Good luck.

Missfoodlove Tue 12-Jan-21 09:49:35

I’m a huge tea drinker as coffee gives me palpitations.
My favourite teas are Yorkshire and Barry’s both do a de caff version which taste good.

Lilliesmum79 Tue 12-Jan-21 09:37:14

I've decided I need to cut down on my tea addiction. I must drink about 1 cup every hr. I think I'd like to try and find a good decaff tea. I've tried Tetley and Pj Tips they are horrible. I live I Northern Ireland so some brand maybe not available. I need some suggestions please