Guide
Is there a magnesium glycinate tea?
Magnesium glycinate isn't typically sold as a brewed tea. Products marketed as 'magnesium tea' are usually herbal blends, not a dosed source of elemental magnesium. Drinking chamomile or another herbal tea alongside a magnesium glycinate capsule has no documented interaction.
No, magnesium glycinate itself isn't typically sold as a brewed tea — it's a mineral chelate, sold as capsules or a mixable powder. Products marketed as "magnesium tea" are usually herbal blends that may contain magnesium-rich plant material, not a dosed, measured source of elemental magnesium the way a supplement facts panel provides.
Why magnesium glycinate isn't a tea format
A supplement's elemental magnesium content is measured precisely — our label states 275 mg of elemental magnesium from 2,500 mg of magnesium glycinate, both numbers printed on the panel. A tea made by steeping herbs or plant matter doesn't give you that kind of measured dose: how much of any mineral ends up in the cup depends on the plant, the water, and the steep time, none of which is standardized the way a capsule is. That's the practical reason magnesium glycinate is formulated as a capsule or powder rather than a tea bag — precise dosing is the point of buying a dedicated magnesium supplement in the first place.
If you come across a product labeled "magnesium tea," check its label for an actual elemental magnesium amount before assuming it's comparable to a capsule. Some are formulated with a mineral additive and disclose a dose; others are simply an herbal blend that doesn't state one.
Chamomile tea and magnesium glycinate
There's no documented interaction between chamomile tea and magnesium glycinate. Many people drink chamomile or another herbal tea in the evening as part of a routine, and pairing that with a magnesium glycinate capsule taken around the same time hasn't been shown to cause any problem. No research has specifically tested the combination, so there's nothing beyond "no known interaction" to report here.
Our product
Electric Tiger Magnesium Glycinate is capsules: 275 mg of elemental magnesium per three-capsule serving, from 2,500 mg of magnesium glycinate, as low as $16.31 a bottle on subscription. There's no tea or drink-mix version.
Questions people ask
Is magnesium glycinate available as a tea?
Not typically. It's sold as capsules or powder. Products called "magnesium tea" are usually herbal blends, not a dosed elemental-magnesium product — check the label for an actual mg amount.
Can I drink chamomile tea with magnesium glycinate?
Yes, there's no documented interaction. No study has tested the specific combination, but nothing in the supplement-safety literature flags a problem with the pairing.
Can I dissolve magnesium glycinate capsules in tea?
Our label directs the capsules to be swallowed whole. Opening a capsule into a drink isn't how the product is formulated or tested, so we don't have a basis to recommend it.
Related reading
- Magnesium glycinate powder and liquid
- Magnesium glycinate gummies vs capsules
- Elemental magnesium, explained
- Best time to take magnesium glycinate
Sources
- Electric Tiger Magnesium Glycinate Supplement Facts: product page.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
