Is regular tea, iced or hot, contraindicated while taking Coumadin?

The Health meets Food Team Says...

Tea should not be an issue for those taking Coumadin® (warfarin). Black tea leaves are indeed high in Vitamin K, but brewing the tea uses small amounts of leaves. Consequently, there's a very low amount of Vitamin K in brewed tea — it should be safe.

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