Tea (Chamomile, Weak Brew)

TLDRLast updated 22 September 2026

Weak chamomile tea: 149 ml is low FODMAP; 187 ml is moderate FODMAP; 250 ml is high FODMAP.

Last updated 22 September 2026

Serving sizes for tea (chamomile, weak brew)

Weak chamomile tea: 149 ml is low FODMAP; 187 ml is moderate FODMAP; 250 ml is high FODMAP.

Avoid
1 cupabout 250 ml

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Tea (Chamomile, Weak Brew) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 cup (weak brew)250 mlFructans 0.3 gAvoid
250 ml portion250 mlFructans 0.3 gAvoid
149 ml portion149 mlFructans 0.03 gLow
187 ml portion187 mlFructans 0.1 gModerate

Breakdown for 1 cup

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.3gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 cupabout 250 ml

Is tea (chamomile, weak brew) low FODMAP?

Fructans drive the moderate and high ratings at the listed portions. Excess fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and GOS remain low at those portions.

Tea (Chamomile, Weak Brew) and IBS: what to know

Match both the tea type and brewing strength. Weak infusions use one teabag for 1–2 minutes; strong infusions use one teabag for 3–5 minutes. Milk, sweeteners and other added ingredients have separate serving profiles.

Gut-friendly ways to eat tea (chamomile, weak brew)

Weak chamomile tea is low FODMAP at 149 ml, moderate at 187 ml and high at 250 ml. These portions apply to one teabag infused for 1–2 minutes. Fructans drive these ratings. One reference cup is 250 ml; measure other amounts in millilitres. Milk, sweeteners and other added ingredients have separate serving values.

Frequently asked questions

What are the FODMAP serving sizes?

Weak chamomile tea: 149 ml is low FODMAP; 187 ml is moderate FODMAP; 250 ml is high FODMAP.

How should I prepare and measure it?

Weak chamomile tea is low FODMAP at 149 ml, moderate at 187 ml and high at 250 ml. These portions apply to one teabag infused for 1–2 minutes. Fructans drive these ratings. One reference cup is 250 ml; measure other amounts in millilitres. Milk, sweeteners and other added ingredients have separate serving values.

Do other preparations have the same values?

Match both the tea type and brewing strength. Weak infusions use one teabag for 1–2 minutes; strong infusions use one teabag for 3–5 minutes. Milk, sweeteners and other added ingredients have separate serving profiles.

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