Best Tea for Gas: 4 Options to Try

Peppermint tea, ginger tea and fennel tea are the best teas to consider for gas, although none is proven to relieve it. They are reasonable options to try as drinks, not treatments for an underlying digestive problem. For more options, see the best drinks for gas.

What are the 4 best teas for gas?

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These four teas are commonly used for digestive comfort. The order is a practical starting point, not a ranking based on trials: there is little direct evidence that any of the brewed teas reduces gas. A tea that agrees with one person may aggravate symptoms in another.

1. Peppermint tea

Peppermint tea is a common first choice for gas and a feeling of fullness. Compounds in peppermint may relax digestive tract muscle, but the amount extracted into a cup of tea varies. That proposed effect does not establish that peppermint tea reduces intestinal gas.

To brew one cup:

• 1 teaspoon (5 mL) dried peppermint leaves, or 1 peppermint tea bag
• 1 cup (240 mL) hot water

1. Place the peppermint leaves or tea bag in a cup.
2. Pour the hot water over the peppermint and steep for 5–10 minutes.
3. Strain the leaves or remove the tea bag, then let the tea cool enough to sip.

Try a cup after a meal if that is when you notice gas. Sip slowly rather than gulping; swallowing extra air can contribute to belching and a gassy feeling. Leave out milk and sweeteners at first so you can tell whether the plain tea agrees with you.

Evidence and caution: Evidence that brewed peppermint tea relieves gas is limited. Peppermint can aggravate heartburn or reflux, so choose another option if mint tends to bring on those symptoms.

2. Ginger tea

Ginger tea has a warm, spicy flavor and may be appealing when gas comes with a feeling of fullness after eating. Ginger may affect how the stomach moves food, but that does not mean ginger tea has been shown to reduce gas. A brewed cup also differs from a concentrated ginger product.

To brew one cup:

• 1 teaspoon (5 mL) thinly sliced fresh ginger
• 1 cup (240 mL) hot water

1. Place the sliced ginger in a cup.
2. Pour the hot water over it and steep for 5–10 minutes.
3. Strain out the ginger and let the tea cool enough to sip.

Drink it plain, particularly when you are trying to identify what makes your symptoms better or worse. If the flavor is too strong, use less ginger or steep it for less time. You do not need to eat the slices after brewing.

Evidence and caution: There is limited direct evidence for ginger tea as a gas remedy. Ginger can cause heartburn or stomach discomfort in some people. If you take a blood thinner, ask your clinician about regular ginger use, especially before using concentrated ginger products.

3. Fennel tea

Fennel tea has a mild, licorice-like flavor and is traditionally used after meals for digestive discomfort. Fennel contains aromatic compounds that may affect digestive tract muscle, but whether the amount in brewed tea changes gas symptoms is uncertain. Traditional use alone is not proof that it works.

To brew one cup:

• 1 teaspoon (5 mL) fennel seeds
• 1 cup (240 mL) hot water

1. Lightly crush the fennel seeds and place them in a cup.
2. Pour the hot water over the seeds and steep for 5–10 minutes.
3. Strain out the seeds and let the tea cool enough to sip.

Try it plain after a meal, and pay attention to whether you feel more comfortable or notice no change. Avoid adding a large amount of sweetener to make the tea taste stronger; some sweeteners can themselves cause digestive symptoms.

Evidence and caution: Direct evidence for fennel tea and gas is limited. Avoid it if you have a known fennel allergy. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or want to give fennel tea to a child, ask a clinician first about regular use because safety information for herbal teas in these groups is limited.

4. Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea is a caffeine-free option with a mild floral flavor. It is traditionally used for digestive comfort, and its plant compounds may have relaxing effects on muscle. It is not clear whether a cup contains enough of those compounds to make a difference to gas.

To brew one cup:

• 1 teaspoon (5 mL) dried chamomile flowers, or 1 chamomile tea bag
• 1 cup (240 mL) hot water

1. Place the chamomile flowers or tea bag in a cup.
2. Pour the hot water over the chamomile and steep for 5–10 minutes.
3. Strain the flowers or remove the tea bag, then let the tea cool enough to sip.

A plain cup can be useful if you want to avoid the caffeine in black or green tea. As with the other options, any comfort you notice does not show that chamomile has corrected the cause of gas. Stop using it if it seems to make you feel worse.

Evidence and caution: Evidence that chamomile tea relieves gas is limited. People with allergies to ragweed or related plants should ask a clinician before trying chamomile because allergic reactions are possible. Check with a clinician about regular use if you take warfarin or other medicines that may interact with herbs.

Which teas should you avoid if you have gas?

Avoid any tea that consistently makes your symptoms worse rather than assuming every tea labeled for digestion will help. Blends can contain several herbs or added ingredients, making it harder to identify a trigger. A plain, single-ingredient tea is easier to assess.

Be cautious with carbonated tea drinks: the bubbles can add to belching or a feeling of gas. Milk tea may cause symptoms for someone who has trouble digesting lactose. Sweeteners such as sorbitol or xylitol can also cause gas for some people, so check the label on sweetened or sugar-free products.

Strong black or green tea may be uncomfortable for some people, particularly if caffeine bothers them. A 2017 observational study of adults found an association between higher tea intake and bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea. It did not establish that tea caused those symptoms or test the herbal teas above as gas remedies.

There is no need to avoid all black or green tea if you tolerate it. If you suspect a drink is a trigger, note the ingredients and the symptoms you experience; that information can be useful when speaking with a clinician.

Who should be careful, and when should you see a doctor?

Ask a clinician before using herbal teas regularly if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are considering them for a child, or take prescription medicines. This is especially important with blood thinners or if you have a known allergy to an herb. Ordinary food use and concentrated supplements are not interchangeable, and the safety of repeated herbal tea use is not established for everyone.

See a clinician if gas is persistent or keeps returning, particularly if it comes with an unexplained change in bowel habits or unintended weight loss. Gas has several possible causes, including swallowed air, food intolerances and constipation; a tea cannot identify which one applies to you.

Seek urgent medical care for severe or worsening abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, or a swollen abdomen with an inability to pass stool or gas. Bloody or black stools also need prompt medical assessment.