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Chai Tea
Traditional chai is made with black tea and spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. The black tea base means it contains caffeine (about 25–50mg per cup), but it's well within safe limits when enjoyed moderately. The spices are generally safe too!
Up to 300mg caffeine/day total (~25–50mg per cup with black tea base)
A homemade or cafe chai latte made with real brewed tea has moderate caffeine. Many store-bought chai concentrates vary widely, so check labels. The warming spices in chai — ginger, cinnamon, cardamom — are all considered safe during breastfeeding in culinary amounts. Herbal chai blends with no black tea base are caffeine-free and also safe.
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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