Dr Stuart's Detox Tea is a caffeine-free herbal infusion supplied as 15 teabags, blending dandelion root, burdock root, milk thistle and artichoke leaf with mint, ginger and other traditional herbs. Because it's caffeine-free, it can be enjoyed at any time of day, including in the evening, without affecting sleep.

Key Features

• Blend of 12 traditional herbs: Combines dandelion root, burdock root, milk thistle and artichoke leaf with corn silk, bearberry leaves, liquorice root, peppermint, spearmint, ginger root, sage and galangal root.
• Caffeine-free: Contains no caffeine, so it suits any time of day.
• Quick to prepare: Infuse one teabag, covered, in freshly boiled water for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Virtually calorie-free: Provides around 1kcal per 100ml when brewed, with no fat, sugar or salt.

Can I drink this tea if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

Dr Stuart's advises anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care to consult a doctor or pharmacist before drinking this tea. It also contains liquorice root, which the NHS advises avoiding in pregnancy.

How many cups of this tea should I drink a day?

The pack advises not to exceed the recommended daily amount. Many people drink one cup as part of a morning or evening routine.

Does this tea really ""detox"" the body?

The name reflects the traditional use of ingredients such as dandelion root, artichoke leaf and milk thistle, which have long been used in herbal tradition to support digestion. There's no clinical evidence that drinking this tea removes toxins from the body.

Ingredients: Dandelion root (10%), burdock root (10%), corn silk, milk thistle, bearberry leaves, liquorice root, peppermint (10%), spearmint (10%), ginger root, sage, galangal root and artichoke leaves

Place one teabag in a mug, pour over freshly boiled water and infuse, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes to retain the tea's essential oils. Do not exceed the amount recommended on the pack in any one day.

This tea contains several herbs that call for a little care, so the following precautions apply:

• If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication, or under medical care, consult a doctor or pharmacist before drinking this tea.
• Contains liquorice root, which the NHS advises avoiding in pregnancy.
• Contains bearberry leaves, which are not recommended for people with kidney disorders.
• Contains dandelion root; anyone with gallstones, bile duct obstruction or another biliary or liver condition should seek medical advice before use.
• Do not exceed the amount recommended on the pack in any one day.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Dandelion root, one of this tea's key ingredients, is traditionally used to increase urine output, so drinking this tea may make you need to urinate more frequently. No other side effects are documented for this specific blend.