Chai Latte? (long shot)

IBackBevo · January 2014

Anyone know if this is ok? I googled and there is some stuff saying chai tea is not good, but I found "opinions" on boards saying starbucks was ok. I'm looking at one of the kind you put in a Keurig...it is cafe escapes brand. Not trying to use yall for my own google, but I am getting mixed info and thought someone might know.

Surreal123 · January 2014

I have to google now. I just finished a chai tea. My first this pregnancy but I just bought a whole box that I was going to use instead of coffee in the afternoon.

IBackBevo · January 2014

aimee223 said:

A chai latte has been my substitute for a real latte during both pregnancies... Wasn't on the list of things my dr said not to eat.

I read where true chai tea has herbs or whatever in it that can induce labor and can cause PTL. But I sort of doubt that the version I am getting in a chai latte is like the true chai tea...more just a flavor.

spacepotatoes · January 2014

I drank chai tea for a while early on in 1st tri. I think the issue is mainly with the loose blends that people can make for themselves. The grocery store chai and Starbucks chai is more than likely ok.

candrew05 · January 2014

I dont drink it often but definetly once in a while as a treat.

mrsbtobe20122 · January 2014

I drink and iced chai latte every day I work.

usernewname · January 2014

I've been drinking it. It's amazing. Mmm

daisyemerson · January 2014

The only negative I know about it is that it does have caffeine unless it says otherwise, like most/all teas. I think caffeine during pregnancy is a personal choice, just wanted to add that that's the only "bad" thing I've heard. To my knowledge, it's just black tea with some pepper and spices blended in...

awknyc · January 2014

Oh geez I hope it's okay because I've had Starbucks chocolate chai tea lattes. This just made me realize that maybe I should be monitoring more of what I'm eating b/c other than shots of tequila and unpasteurized cheeses, I'm pretty much a green light on everything.

Christinaruth74 · January 2014

I need chai now.

NorthernGal248 · January 2014

I have always loved Chai Lattes, and didn't stop my baby seems ok.

lauralou3x3 · January 2014

I've had a few vanilla chai lattes during my pregnancy

KBowen715 · January 2014

I specifically asked my doc about chai since I am obsessed. It is important to note that chai has more caffeine than regular lattes. My doc said: if you want it, drink it. Just drink it with water so you don't get dehydrated, an drink in moderation.

I have 1-2 a week- no water, nonfat. Delish.

hsal · January 2014

The kcup one is fine. You need to be concerned about hand picked herbal teas. I drink chai since I'm not a coffee drinker.

SNOakes · January 2014

I drink the kcup ones because the caffeine is almost non existent. It has trace amount.

deanna1313 · January 2014

I used to love the chai tea from panera, but had to stop drinking tea due to an issue with caffeine(before pregnancy) I have had 2 during my pregnancy so far. one of those keurig chai's and one from panera.i didn't even think about it possibly being unsafe. Oops!
Typically it is made with black tea and spices that should all be safe. Also, there is so much milk/cream in them that it is watered down.

bcnoelle · January 2014

Before becoming pregnant I got on a kick of drinking 1 a day...then I started noticing a lot of bruising on my body. I got some blood work done and had iron-deficient anemia. I guess tea can bind up iron? I started taking iron supplements and was advised to cut down on tea. So I try not to drink them frequently for this reason and the caffeine factor during pregnancy. I still have one a week.

flowerx2 · January 2014

I have been drinking them during my pregnancy. I think as long as you don't drink tons a day you will be fine! Enjoy it.

whimsy515 · January 2014

I'm a chai addict and asked my doc at my first appointment. She actually told me to stay away, because the FDA doesn't regulate how many herbs/what types go in there. But she also told me to heat up my deli meats, and I know a lot of people don't do that and are fine. So I don't know, but I miss it dearly....

theoryofwhat · January 2014

Ahh! I love chai tea lattes with vanilla. My OB said I could have one a week so I'm not getting too much caffeine, so I think they're okay.

sisterjanet · January 2014

I feel a little stupid asking this, but what's a chai latte? Chai is tea (and spices and sweetness) and milk anyway, so is a chai latte just less chai and more milk?

typeset · January 2014

This is my Starbucks order in the cold months. Grande. Non-fat. I have one 2-3 times per week.

mileswithmyles · January 2014

IBackBevo said:

aimee223 said:

A chai latte has been my substitute for a real latte during both pregnancies... Wasn't on the list of things my dr said not to eat.

I read where true chai tea has herbs or whatever in it that can induce labor and can cause PTL. But I sort of doubt that the version I am getting in a chai latte is like the true chai tea...more just a flavor.

The Starbucks/Keurig one is more sugar than anything. I have had a few during pregnancy and so have a lot of my friends. Seems okay to me!

Letayloreo · January 2014

Just wanted to say I didn't read any of this, but just seeing it made me want a Chai tea latte so I went all the way to the starbucks across town earlier today just to get one... carry on.

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