Tetley green tea- may contain gluten

The surprising issue of gluten in tea has raised its' head again.   Spotted this blog by gfreebythesea about some potential cross-contamination in their green teas.  They have posted warnings on the boxes. If you are used to picking up green tea (what could be safer that that!) do remember to check for changes every now and then.

It turns out that at some stage in the processing there has been some contamination.  The original blog give a full response by Tetley - it doesn't help that their first member of staff talked about the bags being glued by gluten-containing glue.  They aren't - just heat and pressure.

Twinings Tea- all suitable for coeliacs

As part of  Facebook conversation about symptoms following the drinking of tea, I worte to Twinings to ask about their teas.  I got this helpful response:

Dear Lois,

Thank you for your e-mail.

In response to your enquiry I can advise that all of our teas and infusions are suitable for coeliacs. They do not contain gluten or wheat, or products thereof.

I hope this information is o f assistance and should your any further enquiries do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind Regards,

Christine Taylor

Customer Services Team

R Twining & Co Ltd

T: 0845 601 9612

E: christine.taylor@customerservicesteam.co.uk