Jump to content

  • You are not alone. Join Celiac.com for trusted gluten-free answers and forum support.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

Lipton Black Tea

jaimi alderson
 Share

Recommended Posts

jaimi alderson Enthusiast
jaimi alderson
Posted

Does anyone know if Lipton tea bags are gluten-free? The ingredients in mine are just orange pekoe and pekoe cut black tea so I hope this is a dumb question. Thank you!

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


LKelly8 Rookie
LKelly8
Posted

Yes, Lipton's is gluten-free. You can always call the 1800 number on the box if you're unsure.

Here's the tea listing from the Wheaton (Chicago area) Celiac Support Group.

Tea

Arizona (800 227-3775): all (2/04)

ASHBYS of London Teas (800-334-6485) (08/04)

Big Train Chai (800 682-5047) (www.chaitea.com): Spiced, Vanilla, Raspberry,

Chocolate, Green Tea, Decaf and No sugar added Chai. (1/03)

Bigelow Teas (888-244-3569): all (except Blueberry Harvest, chamomile mango,

cinnamon spice) (9/04)

Crystal Light (Kraft Foods): Ready-to-Drink (7/00)

Celestial Seasoning's Teas (800 351-8175) gluten ingredients indicated on label

Choice Organic Teas: all (1/04)

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (800 832-5323): all teas (9/04)

Eden Foods www.edenfoods.com (888 441-3336): Teas--genmaicha, hojicha, bancha

green, kukicha, lotus root tea powder, matcha powdered green (11/04)

Good Earth Teas (goodearth.com): all (01/04)

Hansen's (800 426-7367) (www.hansens.com): Iced Teas; Gold Standard Teas (5/04)

Lipton (800.697.7897): Regular Tea, Decaf (3/03); Herbal Teas - all varieties; instant

iced tea mix—reg and decaf (11/04)

Luzianne www.luzianne.com: all (5/04)

Nestea (800 225-2270) www.nestleusa.com: gluten ingredients indicated on label

Newman's Own (800 444-8705): lemon aided ice tea (3/04)

Red Rose Tea : All (11/02)

Republic of Tea (800-298-4832) www.republicoftea.com: all (2/05)

SAFEWAY (877 723-3929): Iced Tea Mix (3/04)

Salada Teas (Redco Foods) (www.greentea.com): all varieties (7/03)

Snapple: iced-teas (5/04)

Stash Teas (www.stashtea.com/teafaq): All Varieties (5/03)

Tazo (800-299-9445) www.tazo.com: Filterbags –Refresh, Awake, organic tazo chai,

Organic Darjeeling, China Green Tips, Organic Envy; Organic Iced Tea Ready-to-Drink

(2/04); zen, calm, wild sweet orange (9/04)

Tetley: all (5/03)

Thai Kitchen (www.thaikitchen.com): Thai Iced Tea (loose Leaves) (5/03)

Trader Joe’s Oregon Chai Caffeine Free, Iced Tea, Original; Lemon ginger Echinacea,

bagged teas (11/03)

Twinings (www.twinings.com): Teas, infusions and fruits (2/02)

Wissotsky Tea www.wtea.com: all (1/04)

  • 9 years later...
mynxr Rookie
mynxr
Posted

I understand that the contents of Lipton tea are gluten free.  However, my concern is do they use a wheat glue as an adhesive for their tea bags.  Yes, I'm that sensitive to gluten.  I'm out of loose tea and so I was wondering if it's possible to safely buy Lipton tea bags or if I need to continue using loose leaf tea.

bartfull Rising Star
bartfull
Posted

Most companies use corn.

kareng Grand Master
kareng
Posted

Lipton doesn't glue the bags. They are heat sealed. Wheat doesn't work to glue things that get hot- it "melts". The wheat glue in tea bags is one of those myths that keep appearing. I have never seen a tea company that has said they use wheat in a tea bag.

I use Lipton tea bags all the time

kareng Grand Master
kareng
Posted

Just an FYI - the original posts are 9 years old. Products change

cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
Posted

I use Lipton tea bags too. Whew! It's going to be over 100 degrees today. Heading to the refrigerator for some ice tea that I brewed this morning!

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


  • 4 years later...
JenBradley Newbie
JenBradley
Posted

I understand this post is a few years old. I've narrowed it down to what I think is Lipton black tea bags. I drink about 2 cups a day. Recently, I've increased to 3 cups a day (work has been crazy) and noticed that I was getting an odd itching in my throat, combined with a slight cough. It went away but happened again last night while I was drinking my tea. My throat itched all night. It was sore this morning so I made my tea, wondering....well, the itching came back and hours later, it's finally gone away again. I'm newly celiac, but been gluten-free for over a year. I've also realized in the last few months, I have a corn allergy as well. I used a McCormick Gluten Free season package and reacted horribly to it. That's where I discovered it must be the corn. (I don't do so good on popcorn either, go figure.). I'm not sure whether it's gluten or corn cross contaminating with the Lipton black tea but I'm going to guess it's corn somehow?

Scott Adams Grand Master
Scott Adams
Posted

I also make Lipton Black Tea and haven't had any issues with gluten. On their site they post this statement, which would also include corn. Since it doesn't say "May Contain Corn (or Wheat)" I would assume it may be something else:

https://www.lipton.com/us/en/our-teas/black-tea.html

Quote

Hi Asoren, thank you for contacting Lipton. Any product that contains gluten based ingredients will list those ingredients on the ingredient list. If the natural flavor contains any Gluten, it would be called out on the label.

At Unilever, we take all precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our products. We recognize that the risk of cross-contact with allergens may exist, and our quality systems are designed to eliminate these risks. However, as some level of cross-contact is still possible in any manufacturing environment, Unilever responsibly adds a "May Contain" statement to inform the consumers of the products where this risk may exist.

Please always read the ingredient labels for the most up to date information, as recipes may change. If you have any other questions let us know and we'll be happy to help you!

 

  • 8 months later...
VictoriaC Newbie
VictoriaC
Posted

I’m suddenly having a gluten reaction where I hadn’t been. I’ve gone off soda and started using Lipton tea iced as a substitute. Now I’ve read the box and the reviews but noticing that another person has seen a reaction I really do suspect that the Lipton tea might be contaminated. Considering this has been happening for a week and a half I think I’ll go back to Body armor and see if things improve. I really do hate this condition. 
Victoria 

knitty kitty Grand Master
knitty kitty
Posted

@VictoriaC,

Black tea, like Lipton's, is a histamine releaser.  So is caffeine.  Many Celiacs have a problem with high histamine.  Mast cells release histamine as part of the immune response.  By avoiding foods and drinks containing high histamine and ones that trigger mast cells to release histamine, gradually our immune system calms down.

Try a different brand of tea or try green tea instead.  I like oolong.  It's very soothing.  Herbal tea is another option.

Also, don't add sugar or sweeteners to your tea.  Sugars will feed undesirable bacteria in your intestines and contribute to SIBO (small intestinal bacteria overgrowth).  

Also, drinking sweetened drinks like soda or sweet tea requires thiamine Vitamin B1 to turn the sugar into energy.  Tea contains tannins which destroy Thiamine.  Drinking lots of tea can deplete your thiamine.  

I switched from soda to sweetened iced tea, and thought I was having a reaction to gluten, but it turned out I was deficient in thiamine and my body was rejecting what it couldn't digest.  It's not always gluten.  Your intestines have a limited way to react.  

Hope this helps!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Donate
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):



    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):



  • Recent Activity

    1. xxnonamexx
      - xxnonamexx posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
      0

      Breakfast ideas besides oatmeal as Avenin can be gluten?

      I read gluten-free oatmeal Avenin can cause gluten like symptoms. I read Bobs Redmill gluten-free creamy buckwheat cereal and Millet are good alternatives with ultra low heavy metals, mold but it seems it takes longer to prepare the minute oats. What have you changed your breakfast to.
    2. RMJ
      - RMJ replied to Ginger38's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
      5

      The Struggle Has Overtaken Me

      Ginger38, that sounds very difficult. Each dietary restriction makes it harder to figure out what to eat. Before my celiac diagnosis I already watched out for my cholesterol level and migraine triggers, but those are much easier than diabetes restrictions. One “bad” meal isn’t that much of a problem for cholesterol levels, and my migraines only happened if I ...
    3. Aretaeus Cappadocia
      - Aretaeus Cappadocia replied to Ginger38's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
      5

      The Struggle Has Overtaken Me

      Reading the original post on this thread made me think of "How To Eat An Elephant". The key point is that a whole, big problem can seem insurmountable but if you break it into bite-sized pieces it is much easier to accomplish. Here is the google description. It's not bad: If you're facing a daunting goal, you can use these steps to "eat your elephant...
    4. Aretaeus Cappadocia
      - Aretaeus Cappadocia replied to Xravith's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      1

      Gluten challenge - Need some guidance

      I don't know the answer to your question any better than a google search, but I am sure someone else will step up and answer. I am popping up to recommend that you keep a careful diary (in case you weren't already). Try to catalog what you are eating and experiencing. Bring a copy to your next visit (and if you have access to the Dr, also send a copy...
    5. Xravith
      - Xravith posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      1

      Gluten challenge - Need some guidance

      After few months going gluten free, I decided to reintroduce gluten in my diet so I can do a proper diagnosis for Celiac disease. During the gluten free period I felt incredibly good. I stopped having hypoglycemia symptoms, I gained some muscle (Still, I am considerably underweight) and my anxiety totally disappeared. I felt totally like a new person...
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      134,179
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      10,442
    Nancy sirois
    Newest Member
    Nancy sirois
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.7k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Who's Online (See full list)

    • There are no registered users currently online

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • xxnonamexx
      Breakfast ideas besides oatmeal as Avenin can be gluten?

      By xxnonamexx · Posted

      I read gluten-free oatmeal Avenin can cause gluten like symptoms. I read Bobs Redmill gluten-free creamy buckwheat cereal and Millet are good alternatives with ultra low heavy metals, mold but it seems it takes longer to prepare the minute oats. What have you changed your breakfast to.
    • RMJ
      The Struggle Has Overtaken Me

      By RMJ · Posted

      Ginger38, that sounds very difficult.  Each dietary restriction makes it harder to figure out what to eat. Before my celiac diagnosis I already watched out for my cholesterol level and migraine triggers, but those are much easier than diabetes restrictions. One “bad” meal isn’t that much of a problem for cholesterol levels, and my migraines only happened if I consistently ate the triggers. After many years I’ve figured out how to bake gluten free but I think many recipes have more starch which wouldn’t work for diabetes. If you go with the elephant eating analogy, I think the first portion to work on would be the diabetes, since the immediate consequences of not being careful (passing out from low blood sugar, or diabetic coma from high blood sugar) are so severe. The next portion would be celiac. The serious consequences aren’t as immediate, but if you have celiac disease, I think of eating gluten like a booster shot - revving up the immune system, but to attack yourself leading to long term damage. It sounds like you are experiencing this damage now. I did a google search on “gluten free food for diabetics” and a number of sites with advice came up.  If your insurance will cover it and you can find one, a registered dietician who knows about both diabetes and celiac disease might help you figure out what to eat safely. Hopefully my post will both scare and encourage you, as requested, with a big dose of compassion because this sounds very difficult and you are clearly suffering.
    • Aretaeus Cappadocia
      The Struggle Has Overtaken Me

      By Aretaeus Cappadocia · Posted

      Reading the original post on this thread made me think of "How To Eat An Elephant". The key point is that a whole, big problem can seem insurmountable but if you break it into bite-sized pieces it is much easier to accomplish. Here is the google description. It's not bad: If you're facing a daunting goal, you can use these steps to "eat your elephant": Identify the Elephant: Clearly define the large project or goal that feels overwhelming. Break it Down: Divide the major task into smaller "bite-sized" pieces. If a piece still feels too big, break it down further. Prioritize: Decide which "bite" to take first based on necessity or impact. Focus on the Now: Instead of worrying about the whole animal, focus only on the single step you are taking right now. Maintain Consistency: Progress comes from taking the "next right step" every day until the task is complete. Celebrate Small Wins If I understood Ginger38's post correctly, you are facing the prospect of a gluten challenge, but you are already eating gluten on an intermittent basis. It also sounds like many of the symptoms you attribute to gluten consumption are in full expression. Step back and take a deep breath. Get a notebook and start a gluten-related diary. Don't try to make it perfect; just record what you can about food intake and what you experience as you go along. Talk to your Dr's office (nurse, Dr, whomever) about the challenge. The most rigorous challenge is for someone who has already gone truly gluten free but now needs a clear diagnosis. Someone who is already eating gluten should not need as much "challenge". Even at that, google describes an example challenge as 1-2 slice of bread or 1/2 cup of pasta a day. If that describes your existing diet you are already there. For the moment, try to focus on getting past the challenge and test. Once you have the results, start planning accordingly.
    • Aretaeus Cappadocia
      Gluten challenge - Need some guidance

      By Aretaeus Cappadocia · Posted

      I don't know the answer to your question any better than a google search, but I am sure someone else will step up and answer. I am popping up to recommend that you keep a careful diary (in case you weren't already). Try to catalog what you are eating and experiencing. Bring a copy to your next visit (and if you have access to the Dr, also send a copy a couple days in advance). Don't assume that they will read it. They might, but they also might be under tremendous time pressure and not get to it. Two other suggestions: if your healthcare provider has a web portal, sign on and search for "gluten challenge". They may have a standard page and Dr assumed you would find it on your own. If that doesn't work, call the Dr's office and ask the office for their official advice. You probably wouldn't need to speak to the Dr directly. There should be some nurse or staff member who could answer that
    • Xravith
      Gluten challenge - Need some guidance

      By Xravith · Posted

      After few months going gluten free, I decided to reintroduce gluten in my diet so I can do a proper diagnosis for Celiac disease. During the gluten free period I felt incredibly good. I stopped having hypoglycemia symptoms, I gained some muscle (Still, I am considerably underweight) and my anxiety totally disappeared. I felt totally like a new person. Now, I almost reached the second week of gluten challenge and all my symptoms are progressively coming back. The first days I was ok, just a bit of acid reflux I could control with medicines. However, after the first week I started to feel real stomach pain and tiredness, my face is growing acne and sometimes (specially when I walk) i feel painful migraines.  I am afraid If I am eating too much gluten or not enough, the "4 slices of bread" indication confuses me. I am actually eating 20 g of bread, 3 biscuits and 40 g of croissant each day. My doctor was not very specific when he gave me the medical order for the gluten challenge, so I invented my own daily gluten menu. Do you have any suggestions? 4 weeks will be enough to do the blood test with my current gluten intake?  Thank you
×
×
  • Create New...