Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 I don't know scientifically the answer to your question, but by experience I can tell you tha if there is caffeine, it is VERY minimal. I went on the Lemonade fast for a few days and I was worried about caffein withdrawl. I had none. Kombucha is the only think I eat or drink that may have caffein in it, but I had absolutely no problem with withdrawl. Cireena K My website Business owners without a website? It's easier than you think and very affordable. Having a net presence is an absolute necessity these days! http://www.homesteadblogger.com/CKatto Check out my BLOG! caffiene So since i have been drinking GT's and caffiene isnt labeled, i feel that it must not contain any ( iam breastfeeding) can anyone tell me if there will be caffiene in my homebrew? I hope not...does the action of the yeast, tea and sugar negate the caffiene and sugar???? any one know the answer to this?...or do i really need to use decaf green tea (oxymoron) to start? thanks so much Robilee ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. http://travel./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 I don't know scientifically the answer to your question, but by experience I can tell you tha if there is caffeine, it is VERY minimal. I went on the Lemonade fast for a few days and I was worried about caffein withdrawl. I had none. Kombucha is the only think I eat or drink that may have caffein in it, but I had absolutely no problem with withdrawl. Cireena K My website Business owners without a website? It's easier than you think and very affordable. Having a net presence is an absolute necessity these days! http://www.homesteadblogger.com/CKatto Check out my BLOG! caffiene So since i have been drinking GT's and caffiene isnt labeled, i feel that it must not contain any ( iam breastfeeding) can anyone tell me if there will be caffiene in my homebrew? I hope not...does the action of the yeast, tea and sugar negate the caffiene and sugar???? any one know the answer to this?...or do i really need to use decaf green tea (oxymoron) to start? thanks so much Robilee ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. http://travel./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 I have read that the caffeine doesn't change during brewing (isn't used up or anything) and just recently I read it is. So, take your pick. ;o) I was bothered by the caffeine in my brew and a couple members told me how to decaf the tea (of course I forgot the last time or 2 even though I had it highlighted in neon green to " decaf " *rolls eyes " ). Anywho, I was instructed to steep the tea for 30 seconds before adding it to the water (and sugar) for your brew. jan fuzzylightbulbstudios <fuzzylightbulb@...> wrote: So since i have been drinking GT's and caffiene isnt labeled, i feel that it must not contain any ( iam breastfeeding)can anyone tell me if there will be caffiene in my homebrew? I hope not...does the action of the yeast, tea and sugar negate the caffiene and sugar???? any one know the answer to this?...or do i really need to use decaf green tea (oxymoron) to start? thanks so much Robilee http://www.godssimpleplan.org/gsps-english.html --------------------------------- Shape in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 I have read that the caffeine doesn't change during brewing (isn't used up or anything) and just recently I read it is. So, take your pick. ;o) I was bothered by the caffeine in my brew and a couple members told me how to decaf the tea (of course I forgot the last time or 2 even though I had it highlighted in neon green to " decaf " *rolls eyes " ). Anywho, I was instructed to steep the tea for 30 seconds before adding it to the water (and sugar) for your brew. jan fuzzylightbulbstudios <fuzzylightbulb@...> wrote: So since i have been drinking GT's and caffiene isnt labeled, i feel that it must not contain any ( iam breastfeeding)can anyone tell me if there will be caffiene in my homebrew? I hope not...does the action of the yeast, tea and sugar negate the caffiene and sugar???? any one know the answer to this?...or do i really need to use decaf green tea (oxymoron) to start? thanks so much Robilee http://www.godssimpleplan.org/gsps-english.html --------------------------------- Shape in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Kombucha Tea = about 1/3 of the typical caffeine of a cup of a tea. The presence of caffeine in tea does not produce unhealthy results due to its combination with tea polyphenols. Commercial Decaffeinated Tea uses Ethyl Acetate or methylene chloride, which retains only 30% of the polyphenols, adds chemicals and loses the health benefit. Natural method using water and CO2 retains 95% of the polyphenols in tea and no chemicals. For teas to be labeled decaffeinated, the caffeine content may not exceed 0.4% by dry weight, which is equivalent to approximately 4 mg of caffeine per 170 ml serving. Regular tea has average 28–44 mg caffeine Coffee 100 mg per cup. (FDA 1980) Actual teas vary but the general guidelines are an accurate guideline. for an analysis of what may be in kombucha http://www.happyherbalist.com/analysis_of_kombucha.htm Cautions and safe brewing tips: http://www.happyherbalist.com/cautions.htm Peace Ed Kasper LAc. & family www.HappyHerbalist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Kombucha Tea = about 1/3 of the typical caffeine of a cup of a tea. The presence of caffeine in tea does not produce unhealthy results due to its combination with tea polyphenols. Commercial Decaffeinated Tea uses Ethyl Acetate or methylene chloride, which retains only 30% of the polyphenols, adds chemicals and loses the health benefit. Natural method using water and CO2 retains 95% of the polyphenols in tea and no chemicals. For teas to be labeled decaffeinated, the caffeine content may not exceed 0.4% by dry weight, which is equivalent to approximately 4 mg of caffeine per 170 ml serving. Regular tea has average 28–44 mg caffeine Coffee 100 mg per cup. (FDA 1980) Actual teas vary but the general guidelines are an accurate guideline. for an analysis of what may be in kombucha http://www.happyherbalist.com/analysis_of_kombucha.htm Cautions and safe brewing tips: http://www.happyherbalist.com/cautions.htm Peace Ed Kasper LAc. & family www.HappyHerbalist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 > > Kombucha Tea = about 1/3 of the typical caffeine of a cup of a tea. > The presence of caffeine in tea does not produce unhealthy results due to > its combination with tea polyphenols. > Commercial Decaffeinated Tea uses Ethyl Acetate or methylene chloride, which > retains only 30% of the polyphenols, adds chemicals and loses the health > benefit. Natural method using water and CO2 retains 95% of the polyphenols > in tea and no chemicals. For teas to be labeled decaffeinated, the caffeine > content may not exceed 0.4% by dry weight, which is equivalent to > approximately 4 mg of caffeine per 170 ml serving. Regular tea has average > 28–44 mg caffeine Coffee 100 mg per cup. (FDA 1980) Actual teas vary but > the general guidelines are an accurate guideline. > for an analysis of what may be in kombucha > http://www.happyherbalist.com/analysis_of_kombucha.htm > Cautions and safe brewing tips: http://www.happyherbalist.com/cautions.htm > > > Peace > > Ed Kasper LAc. & family > www.HappyHerbalist.com >Thanks for all of your continuing help...I have read that breastfeeding and kombucha do not mix but my daughter clammors for a sip of mommys kombucha and seems to have no issues with my consumption of kombucha...yerba mate bothered her and so did green tea in the am...she just didnt sleep...i have been drinking commercial gts and his bottle isnt labled as having caffiene, and by law i think he has to if it is in there, so i am wondering about my brew...I am not bothered in a caffiene way, but if i drink kombucha too late-after 7- i am up...but the kombucha alerts me like that whenever i drink it...it doesnt feel like a caffiene buzz to me tho..so i am a bit confused...I have been chalking the energy that i have been experiencing to the magic wonders of kombucha....It just doesnt feel like a coffee buzz...waay better..awake but no jitters...well, I am going with the small amount of caffiene theory...thanks so much, kombucha on with your bad self! Robilee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 > > Kombucha Tea = about 1/3 of the typical caffeine of a cup of a tea. > The presence of caffeine in tea does not produce unhealthy results due to > its combination with tea polyphenols. > Commercial Decaffeinated Tea uses Ethyl Acetate or methylene chloride, which > retains only 30% of the polyphenols, adds chemicals and loses the health > benefit. Natural method using water and CO2 retains 95% of the polyphenols > in tea and no chemicals. For teas to be labeled decaffeinated, the caffeine > content may not exceed 0.4% by dry weight, which is equivalent to > approximately 4 mg of caffeine per 170 ml serving. Regular tea has average > 28–44 mg caffeine Coffee 100 mg per cup. (FDA 1980) Actual teas vary but > the general guidelines are an accurate guideline. > for an analysis of what may be in kombucha > http://www.happyherbalist.com/analysis_of_kombucha.htm > Cautions and safe brewing tips: http://www.happyherbalist.com/cautions.htm > > > Peace > > Ed Kasper LAc. & family > www.HappyHerbalist.com >Thanks for all of your continuing help...I have read that breastfeeding and kombucha do not mix but my daughter clammors for a sip of mommys kombucha and seems to have no issues with my consumption of kombucha...yerba mate bothered her and so did green tea in the am...she just didnt sleep...i have been drinking commercial gts and his bottle isnt labled as having caffiene, and by law i think he has to if it is in there, so i am wondering about my brew...I am not bothered in a caffiene way, but if i drink kombucha too late-after 7- i am up...but the kombucha alerts me like that whenever i drink it...it doesnt feel like a caffiene buzz to me tho..so i am a bit confused...I have been chalking the energy that i have been experiencing to the magic wonders of kombucha....It just doesnt feel like a coffee buzz...waay better..awake but no jitters...well, I am going with the small amount of caffiene theory...thanks so much, kombucha on with your bad self! Robilee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 > I don't know scientifically the answer to your question, but by experience I can tell you tha if there is caffeine, it is VERY minimal. I went on the Lemonade fast for a few days and I was worried about caffein withdrawl. I had none. Kombucha is the only think I eat or drink that may have caffein in it, but I had absolutely no problem with withdrawl. > > Cireena K > > > > > > > I have noticed the same thing, no withdrawal. I dont HAve to drink Kombucha...i just feel so much better when i drink it....unlike any othr beverage except water...yeah! kombuuuuuuccchaa!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 > I don't know scientifically the answer to your question, but by experience I can tell you tha if there is caffeine, it is VERY minimal. I went on the Lemonade fast for a few days and I was worried about caffein withdrawl. I had none. Kombucha is the only think I eat or drink that may have caffein in it, but I had absolutely no problem with withdrawl. > > Cireena K > > > > > > > I have noticed the same thing, no withdrawal. I dont HAve to drink Kombucha...i just feel so much better when i drink it....unlike any othr beverage except water...yeah! kombuuuuuuccchaa!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hi All, We always tell our patients to choose decaffinated beverages post-op, one of our surgeons promotes drinking caffiene. Does anyone know of any reference articles to support either theory? Let me know! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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