Tea (Brewed, Decaffeinated) (1 Cup (8 Fl Oz))

Drink the decaffeinated tea plain, without sugar, honey, syrups, sweetened creamers, or flavored powders.

Check the label for added carbohydrates in tea bags, bottled tea, milk alternatives, and creamers; choose unsweetened versions.

Have tea with or shortly after a balanced meal rather than on an empty stomach, especially if you notice a repeatable rise when drinking it alone.

If you add milk, use a small amount of unsweetened dairy milk or unsweetened soy milk instead of sweetened plant milks or condensed milk.

Pair tea with a protein- and fiber-containing option such as plain Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, almonds, or chia pudding made without added sugar.

Try a different decaffeinated tea or brewing method and monitor your response, since flavorings or individual sensitivity—not caffeine—may be contributing.