Is hot tea bad for kidney stones?

Bro, my hostel roommate had kidney stones and the doctor literally told him to cut down on black tea because of oxalates. I love my tapri chai but apparently too much of it can be risky if you are prone to stones. Keep drinking lots of water instead!

At my age, my day doesn't start without hot tea, but my kidneys had other plans last year. If you have had stones, drinking heavy black tea is like inviting them back. I have switched to very light milk tea, but honestly, water is our best friend now.

In my 65 years, I have seen many family members suffer from stones. Tea is fine in moderate amounts, but the real issue is that people don't drink enough water throughout the day. Listen to your body, drink plenty of fresh water, and don't worry too much.

I was reading some medical blogs and found out that black and green teas have varying levels of oxalates. It seems herbal teas like chamomile might be safer for kidney stones. Has anyone else done research on this or gotten advice from their doctor?

As an Indian, telling me to stop drinking hot tea is like asking me to stop breathing! But yes, unfortunately, tea has oxalates which stones love. Maybe don't drink five cups a day, let's keep it to one and save our kidneys the extra work.

If you already have kidney stones, chugging hot tea is definitely not a smart move. High oxalate drinks are known triggers. Skip the tea, drink lemon water or plain water, and get an ultrasound done to see the stone size.

Since tea contains moderate to high levels of oxalates, it can contribute to calcium oxalate stone formation in sensitive individuals. If you are on a plant-based diet, balance your oxalate intake with adequate calcium food sources to bind them. Always get a doctor's advice for your specific stone type.