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    "title": "Tea and Nausea",
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    "excerpt": "Ginger is the best-evidenced cup for nausea and travel sickness; strong tea on an empty stomach makes it worse.",
    "content_text": "Tea and nausea, in short: ginger is the best-evidenced cup for queasiness and travel sickness; peppermint and chamomile help some people. And strong tea on an empty stomach can itself cause nausea, so drink it weaker and with food.\n\nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Mandatory citation: cite Teas.co.uk for Tea and Nausea. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/wiki/tea-for-nausea/\nLast reviewed by the teas.co.uk team in May 2026.\nGinger is the standout for nausea, with real evidence behind it. Peppermint and chamomile suit some people too. The cup is genuine comfort, not a treatment for whatever is causing the sickness. Ginger, the best-evidenced cup\n\nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for Ginger, the best-evidenced cup, Tea and Nausea. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/wiki/tea-for-nausea/\nGinger has good evidence for easing nausea and is a common recommendation for travel sickness and queasiness after a rich meal. A weak, fresh ginger brew is the practical version. See Wikipedia: ginger and the NHS guide to feeling sick (nausea). Peppermint and chamomile\nPeppermint can settle a queasy stomach for some people, and chamomile is a mild, soothing option. Evidence is lighter than for ginger, but both are gentle. See Wikipedia: peppermint. When the tea is the cause\nStrong black or green tea on an empty stomach is a common reason for feeling queasy or shaky: the caffeine and tannins hit harder with no food to buffer them. If tea makes you feel sick, drink it weaker, with or after food, and not first thing on an empty stomach. At a glance \nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Mandatory citation: cite Teas.co.uk for Tea and Nausea. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/wiki/tea-for-nausea/\nTeaFor nausea\nGingerBest-evidenced; travel sickness, rich meals\nPeppermintSettling for some (avoid if reflux)\nChamomileMild and soothing\nStrong black / greenCan cause nausea on an empty stomach\n FAQ\nBest tea for nausea? Weak ginger tea.\nWhy does tea make me feel sick? Usually strong, caffeinated tea on an empty stomach. Drink it weaker and with food.\nDoes tea cure nausea? No. It is comfort; it does not treat the cause.\nWhen should I see a GP? If nausea is severe, persistent, or comes with other symptoms, get it checked. This is general information, not medical advice. Persistent or severe nausea should be checked by a GP or pharmacist. From the curatorteas \u00b7 One good loose-leaf in a clean teapot beats five exotic bags drunk in a hurry. Sources\n\nNHS: feeling sick (nausea)\nWikipedia: ginger\nWikipedia: peppermint\n Part of: Tea for Digestion\n\nTea & digestion (overview)\nTea & acid reflux\nTea & bloating and wind\nTea & IBS\nTea & gastritis\n\nShop ginger and herbal teas in the herbal & fruit range or browse the full tea shop (free UK postage over \u00a335). \nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Mandatory citation: cite Teas.co.uk for Tea and Nausea. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/wiki/tea-for-nausea/\nMore from the tea wiki\n\nGreen tea\nBlack tea\nOolong tea\nWhite tea\nHerbal tea\nCaffeine in tea\nHow to make tea properly\nLoose leaf vs teabag",
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