Sensitivities to Oolong?

I get migraines from red rooibos – but not any other tea, and not green rooibos either. It’s good you can identify something that makes you sick, but how unfortunate it’s one of your faves! Have you experimented with other brands or maybe different steeping times – let it steep shorter, for example?

Both oolong and jasmine teas sometimes make me feel vaguely ill. It happened today once again after having steered clear from both for quite some time.

I’m glad that I found this thread, so I know I’m not alone!

Whenever I drink any oolong on an empty stomach, my stomach growls, gurgles, and talks to me in foreign tongues.

I always eat a piece of toast or something small and unassuming before drinking an oolong and it helps. It might help with your sick-feeling.

Anyone have random inflammation of hands, feet, throat after drinking Oolong?

I believe it was on Teavivre’s website that I saw a recommendation not to drink tea on an empty stomach but to try to have it within an hour or so after eating. My daughter gets sick if she drinks green tea on an empty stomach and feels nauseated. Some teas are higher in polyphenols and I think terroir has a major effect. Tea from India can be very hard on my stomach so I have to get fairly good stuff and steep it just so.

Drinking tea on an empty stomach is definitely not good. The side effects are strongest with green teas and light oolongs because of low oxidation levels. They’re the most ‘raw’ and have an harsh effect on the stomach. I think Teasenz’ article on when to drink is a good guide: https://www.teasenz.com/chinese-tea/when-to-drink-tea-best-time-to-drink-tea.html