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How Much Oxalate Is in Tea (Herbal 2)?

Harvard's 2024 analysis found 5 mg of oxalate in one serving of Tea (Herbal 2) (1 cup). At the 100-gram level, that's 2 mg. This puts Tea (Herbal 2) in the Safe range (under 25 mg per serving). Keep in mind: oxalate varies by growing conditions, preparation method, and variety — but Harvard's measurement is the most reliable reference available.
✓ Lab-Verified Data Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
5
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Tea, Herbal, Variety Flavors
Serving: 1 cup (240 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 2 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
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💡 What This Means for Your Diet

In practical terms, Tea (Herbal 2) is a low-risk food for kidney stone patients. Its 5 mg oxalate per serving stays under the 25 mg line, so it can appear in your regular rotation without extra calculation. As always, staying hydrated and getting dietary calcium supports stone prevention.

📊 How Tea (Herbal 2) Compares

Among beverages, Tea (Herbal 2) sits well below the category average of 40 mg. For context, 82 out of 92 beverages (89%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average beverages in our database has 40 mg oxalate per serving — which means Tea (Herbal 2) is 88% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Tea (Herbal 2) ranks among the lower-oxalate options. This context matters because two 'Safe' foods can have very different oxalate levels — one might have 5 mg while another has 24 mg. Both are Safe, but the first gives you more dietary flexibility. Browse all beverages rated Safe to compare within the same verdict level.

❓ Related Questions

Why does oxalate per 100g matter?

Normalizing to 100 grams removes serving-size differences, so you can judge which food is genuinely denser in oxalate. It matters most when you eat a bigger or smaller portion than the listed serving. For Tea (Herbal 2), the measured oxalate value is 5 mg per 1 cup (Safe).

How accurate is the oxalate measurement?

The measurements use ion chromatography, the accepted reference method for oxalate. That means real lab values for each food rather than inferred numbers. Some natural variation exists between samples, but this is the strongest published data set. For context, Tea (Herbal 2) measures 5 mg per 1 cup, rated Safe.

How does this compare to other foods?

Foods under 25 mg per serving are rated Safe. Foods between 25-99 mg are Caution. 100+ mg is Avoid. Check the food's category page on OxalateWatch to see how it compares to similar foods. Tea (Herbal 2) comes in at 5 mg oxalate per 1 cup (Safe) in the measured database.

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This is dietary reference information, NOT medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Oxalate tolerance varies by person, stone type, and medication.