I love my morning masala chai but MIL keeps saying avoid it now. Im 9 weeks. Is one cup a day really a problem because of all the masalas? pls tell honestly, i dont want to give it up if its fine.
I also craved masala chai so much during my first trimester! Personally, I used to have just one half-cup of home-cooked tea with very little masala daily, and it never caused me any acidity. It was my favorite way to soothe my mild morning nausea.
As a working mom, I literally survived on my daily tea breaks to stay awake! You can definitely have a small cup of masala chai, just make sure you don't overdo the caffeine. Keep it to one cup a day and make sure you drink plenty of water alongside.
My MIL was very strict about this and told me not to put too much ginger or cloves in my tea as they are considered 'hot' for the body. I just had a very light, mild masala chai once a day in the morning. Listening to elders and keeping it simple is the best way to enjoy your tea!
Actually, moderate consumption of masala tea is generally considered safe, but remember that spices like cinnamon and excess ginger can cause acidity in some women. It's always best to discuss your daily caffeine intake with your gynac. They will give you the safest guidelines based on your health.
Masala tea is fine in moderation, but you have to watch the caffeine and heavy spices. When I asked my doctor at the hospital, they advised me to limit it to one small cup a day and avoid excess ginger or cardamom. Just check with your own hospital nutritionist to be sure.
