Peppermint Tea (1 piece)

Drink plain, unsweetened peppermint tea; peppermint itself is unlikely to raise glucose substantially.

Check for hidden sweeteners in tea bags, blends, syrups, honey, sugar, flavored creamers, or sweetened milk alternatives.

Choose a single-ingredient peppermint tea and steep it yourself rather than using bottled or ready-to-drink versions.

If you prefer it with food, have it alongside a small portion of nuts, plain Greek yogurt, or cheese rather than a sweet snack.

Avoid drinking it immediately after a carbohydrate-heavy meal if you are trying to identify its specific effect; test it at a separate time instead.

Consider retesting on another day under similar conditions, since normal meter variation, stress, recent activity, and the prior meal can cause a small rise.