{"id":86977,"date":"2023-10-25T13:03:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T13:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/?p=86977"},"modified":"2023-10-25T13:03:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T13:03:05","slug":"why-is-starbucks-matcha-latte-making-people-feel-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/lifestyle\/why-is-starbucks-matcha-latte-making-people-feel-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Starbucks matcha latte making people feel sick?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Why is Starbucks matcha latte making people feel sick? Fans claim drink causes bloating and cramps on an empty stomach<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Fitness influencer Maeve Madden said the product &#8216;should come with a warning&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>READ MORE:<\/span>\u00a0Trendy green Matcha tea now at Starbucks and Dunkin can help treat depression by activating same networks in the brain as popular anti-depressants\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It has been hailed as a healthy alternative to coffee that gives you a daily hit of caffeine but also pumps your body full of antioxidants &#8211; and it might even help treat depression, according to a recent study.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Matcha is a type of green tea which has been ground into a fine powder, typically whisked in water before being added to steamed milk to make lattes &#8211; but while it&#8217;s said to be good for gut health, some people claim it&#8217;s giving them seriously sore stomachs.<\/p>\n<p>Fitness influencer Maeve Madden, who is based between Ireland and Dubai, posted a video on TikTok\u00a0which showed her in agonising pain after she claims she drank an Iced Matcha Latte with oat milk from Starbucks.<\/p>\n<p>It comes as other TikTokers claim Starbucks&#8217;s Matcha products are causing them to experience stomach problems &#8211; while some people say that Matcha products from other outlets are giving them cramps.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to her followers, the fitness instructor, who runs the Queens Don&#8217;t Quit programme, said she often drinks Matcha lattes and has never had this problem before &#8211; making her certain it&#8217;s the Starbucks offering causing trouble.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, while people speculated that the American coffee chain may be putting some kind of additive into their Matcha products, Starbucks has insisted that is not the case.<\/p>\n<p>A Starbucks spokesperson told FEMAIL: &#8216;We serve all our Matcha Green Tea Lattes in the UK with 100% green tea and no added sugar to ensure that every cup is of the highest quality.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;All nutritional information is readily available in stores on our menu boards and through our mobile app and website to make it easier for our customers to make informed choices.&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the clip, Maeve is doubled over on a bed and says: &#8216;Oh my God, I&#8217;m in so much pain.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/24\/17\/76945541-12666807-image-a-15_1698164124894.jpg\" height=\"1127\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Fitness influencer Maeve Madden, who runs the Queens Don&#8217;t Quit fitness programme, revealed on TikTok that she had been left with agonising stomach pain after drinking a Matcha latte from Starbucks on an empty stomach<\/p>\n<p>She then explains: &#8216;This morning I had an oat milk Iced Matcha Latte from Starbucks on an empty stomach.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I mean, if it causes this much pain it should come with a warning sign.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The influencer then jokes: &#8216;I was gonna go to the hospital but I&#8217;m afraid the doctor would be like, &#8216;what&#8217;s happened&#8217;? I&#8217;ll be like, &#8216;I had an oat milk Iced Matcha Latte&#8221; &#8211; poking fun at herself.<\/p>\n<p>Maeve also posted the clip to Instagram where she has 366,000 followers, and clarified in the caption that drinking hot water with lemon and ginger eventually settled her stomach.<\/p>\n<p>However, she added she won&#8217;t be ordering the drink from Starbucks again, and spoke to other people who left comments on her video to say they have suffered stomach pain from Starbucks drinks in the past.<\/p>\n<p>One person said they had been in the same position after drinking the Matcha drink from the coffee chain, saying: &#8216;Been there done that!!! Not good.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Another said they have a weak stomach and they drink Matcha lattes frequently with no trouble, to which Maeve replied: &#8216;It was the Starbucks Matcha for sure.. I do love a Matcha latte and this has never happened before.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/24\/17\/76945537-12666807-image-a-16_1698164192129.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Daisy, a TikTok user from the US, revealed she ditched her Starbucks matcha latte after trying it for the first time because it made her bloated<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/24\/17\/76945547-12666807-image-a-17_1698164204432.jpg\" height=\"109\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Another TikTok user claimed she was &#8216;nauseous&#8217; and &#8216;wired&#8217; after drinking a matcha latte from Starbucks<\/p>\n<p>Other TikTok users, based in the US, have made note of the trouble they have had with their Starbucks Matcha Lattes.<\/p>\n<p>One content creator named Gonca joked on the video platform about feeling &#8216;nauseous&#8217; after drinking a Matcha latte that was too strong.<\/p>\n<p>She films herself sipping through a straw and shaking the ice in the plastic cup, and writes over the clip: &#8216;POV: Your Starbucks barista didn&#8217;t add enough water and coconut milk to your green tea Matcha so now you&#8217;re wired and nauseous&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>She further captions the video: &#8216;There is such a thing as too much green tea especially on an empty stomach.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, TikTok user Daisy filmed herself trying a Matcha latte from Starbucks for the first time &#8211; which she promptly throws in the bin.<\/p>\n<p>After trying the coffee alternative for the first time, she reveals it made her feel bloated within minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly a Reddit thread from 2020, posted by a US-based user, asked others what was in the Starbucks Matcha Latte after the person claimed they had been left with &#8216;intense abdominal cramping&#8217; from the Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Matcha?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/25\/12\/68831571-12666807-Matcha_tea_could_help_fight_depression_a_study_has_suggested_sto-a-12_1698234734922.jpg\" height=\"183\" width=\"274\"><\/p>\n<p>Matcha tea \u2014 made from powdered tea leaves \u2014 has been enjoyed in Japan for hundreds of years where it formed a backbone of tea ceremonies.<\/p>\n<p>It has already been linked to a multitude of health benefits including preventing cancer, weight loss and improved heart health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year a longevity expert at Harvard University even credited it with helping him to de-age by an entire decade.<\/p>\n<p>There was also evidence that it helped to boost mental performance and reduce symptoms of depression.<\/p>\n<p>The person said they thought the product tasted &#8216;amazing&#8217; but claimed they had been forced to stop ordering it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I&#8217;ve tried other matcha lattes from different places in the past and had no issues but now I&#8217;m always really hesitant,&#8217; they wrote.<\/p>\n<p>However, other people have complained they have had stomach problems after drinking Matcha products from other outlets &#8211; suggesting it&#8217;s not only the Starbucks product causing trouble.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>According to professional plant-based chef Lisa Marley, the problem may be the ingredient of Matcha in general, rather than one particular coffee chain&#8217;s offering.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, Lisa noted the high caffeine content in the powder.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Matcha tea contains a significant amount of caffeine, which can stimulate the production of stomach acid. Drinking it on an empty stomach may lead to increased acid production, causing stomach irritation or acid reflux,&#8217; she explained.<\/p>\n<p>The private chef, who is also a certified nutritionist, added that the product also contains a compound called tannins, which is naturally occurring in many plants (including black tea).<\/p>\n<p>She explained: &#8216;Tannins can have an astringent effect on the stomach lining, leading to stomach ache or discomfort, especially when consumed in large quantities on an empty stomach.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Thirdly, Lisa explained that a sensitivity to Matcha could also be explained by an intolerance &#8211; which can cause digestive issues, particularly if consumed before you have eaten anything.<\/p>\n<p>She advised: &#8216;To avoid stomach ache, it is recommended to consume Matcha tea with food or after having a light meal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Additionally, if you experience persistent stomach discomfort after consuming Matcha tea, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-12666807\/Why-Starbucks-matcha-latte-making-people-feel-sick-Fans-claim-drink-causes-bloating-cramps-stomach.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is Starbucks matcha latte making people feel sick? 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