Aug 20 2025
Does Tea Break a Fast? Your Ultimate Guide to Tea & Intermittent Fasting
The general rule of thumb for intermittent fasting is that consuming anything that prompts an insulin response will break your fast. This means any calories—especially sugars—are off-limits. However, plain tea, with its minimal or zero caloric content, is generally considered safe. Most intermittent fasting experts agree that as long as your daily calorie intake remains below 500 calories, your body will be in a state of fat-burning fasting.