Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, coming second only to water itself. The beloved beverage is often considered both invigorating and soothing in nature, and has a lovely herbaceous flavor.

That being the case, people often wonder if they could potentially be allergic to it.

While it’s certainly possible to be allergic to the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), it is rare and unlikely occurrence. It’s much more common to be allergic to tisanes (herbal tea).

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