hi!

[Teacup42]

I am new to teachat and to teas. My doctor has diagnosed me as having diabetes. I used to have refined sugar in my tea in the past, but I am using Agave Nectar now or sometimes honey. Are there any "sweet" tasting teas that you know of that I could try that would not add to my calorie intake?

[TwoPynts]

Welcome Teacup42.

Indeed there are, but will let the experts here guide you as I am still but a padawan.

[Victoria]

Welcome to the forum!
Although there is some research now that suggests black tea is helpful for diabetes, it may also be the hardest to drink without sweetening for someone who likes tea sweet. You might try it iced without sugar, it's very clean and crisp that way. Or try Japanese green tea or matcha which would be helpful too. It's best to get off the sweetener completely, as you probably know.

[brose]

Hello,
The naturally sweetest tasting teas that I have had are probably whites, although if you are used to black teas they are a bit different.

[Katy1977]

Welcome to the forums, I'm just a newbie myself I really enjoy rooibos tea, I buy the flavored ones from Adagio and my favorite one is the caramel rooibos. I only add a little equal, but the tea is naturally sweet and some do enjoy it without adding anything. There are lots of interesting flavored teas like strawberry black tea and white peach tea which are delicious. Hope this helps.

Katy1977

[nonc_ron]

I am new to teachat and to teas. My doctor has diagnosed me as having diabetes.

I add a little stevia powder to my tea.

[debunix]

The right teas can be very naturally sweet and you won't feel a need for sugar after a while: greener oolongs and chinese green teas especially. Agave nectar is still sugar.

[Proinsias]

white tea, as mentioned, might be worth a shot. There is a fair chance it will taste like warm water at first but once you can appreciate the subtle flavour you can build up.

A little bit of fruit and some fresh green, or white, tea work together wonderfully.

[Chip]

Welcome TeaCup42 to TeaChat. I hope to see you around the forum.

Here is to trying new teas! Bottoms up!