Are coffee and tea allowed on the raw foods diet?
Herbal tea is considered to be acceptable on the raw foods diet, especially for those living in colder climates. However, most purchased tea is not considered to be raw because it has been heated above 115 Fahrenheit in order to dry it and prevent mold growth. Also, when steeped in hot water, tea is not considered to be raw. You can grow your own herbs for tea. Good examples include chamomile and peppermint. Then you can make your own raw herbal sun tea on warm sunny days. Coffee is not a raw beverage. Ideally, coffee intake should be limited as it is very acidic and typically high in caffeine.If you do purchase tea or coffee, please be mindful about where the products you are purchasing come from and what the consequences of your purchase are.Most tea and coffee is grown in an unsustainable manner that is bad for the environment, and animals, particularly birds. Also, most coffee and tea farmers work in developing countries where they are treated poorly, are subjected to dangerous wor
