English Rooibos (1 Teacup (6 Fl Oz))

Drink English rooibos plain, without sugar, honey, syrups, sweetened creamers, or flavored powders.

Check the tea blend and any ready-to-drink version for added sugars or maltodextrin; choose plain loose-leaf tea or unsweetened tea bags.

If you add milk, use a small measured amount of unsweetened milk or an unsweetened plant-based alternative, and avoid sweetened condensed milk.

Have the tea alongside a balanced snack such as plain Greek yogurt, a small handful of nuts, or cheese rather than drinking it with sweet biscuits or pastries.

Try drinking it after or with a meal instead of on an empty stomach, especially if you notice a repeatable rise.

Confirm the pattern over several occasions using the same preparation; a small isolated rise may reflect normal measurement variation, stress, activity, or timing rather than the rooibos itself.