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Tea
Calories & nutrition facts
brewed
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 1 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 0.3 g 0%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0.4 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 0 mg 0%
- Iron 0.02 mg 0%
- Magnesium 3 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 1 mg 0%
- Potassium 37 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.02 mg 0%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0.22 mg 10%
- Selenium 0 µg 0%
Similar foods
- Green teabrewed, regular1 kcal / 100 g
- Black teaready to drink0 kcal / 100 g
- Chamomile teabrewed1 kcal / 100 g
- Chai tea0 kcal / 100 g
- Brewed teano added sugars0 kcal / 100 g
- Coffeebrewed, prepared with tap water1 kcal / 100 g
- Herb teabrewed1 kcal / 100 g
- Tea infusionwith milk38 kcal / 100 g
- Herbal teabrewed0 kcal / 100 g
- Chamomile herb teabrewed1 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Tea
How long should you steep tea?
For black tea, pour freshly boiled water over the leaves and steep for about 3–5 minutes; green tea is usually better with water around 70–80 °C for 2–3 minutes. Follow the tea’s own instructions if provided, since leaf size and style affect the result.
Should you use boiling water for green tea?
Usually not: water just off the boil can make green tea taste harsh or bitter. Let boiled water cool for a few minutes, or aim for roughly 70–80 °C.
Can you reuse tea leaves?
Yes. Good loose-leaf tea, especially oolong and some green teas, can be steeped more than once; make later infusions a little longer. Discard the leaves after brewing rather than leaving them damp at room temperature.
How should you store tea to keep it fresh?
Keep dry tea in an airtight tin or jar, away from light, heat, moisture and strong smells. A cupboard is better than beside a kettle or cooker; brewed tea should be refrigerated and used within a few days.
What can you add to tea besides milk and sugar?
Black tea works well with a slice of lemon, fresh ginger or spices such as cardamom and cinnamon. Mint is a refreshing addition to green tea, while a little honey can sweeten either once the drink has cooled slightly.
What is the difference between black tea and green tea?
Both come from the leaves of Camellia sinensis; black tea leaves are fully oxidised, while green tea is heated soon after picking to limit oxidation. Green tea often tastes fresher and more grassy, while black tea tends to be fuller and malty.
Does tea contain caffeine?
Tea made from Camellia sinensis contains caffeine, though the amount in a mug varies with the leaf, quantity and steeping time. Herbal infusions such as peppermint or chamomile are not tea leaves and are generally caffeine-free.
Can you drink tea that has been left out overnight?
It is safer to discard brewed tea left at room temperature overnight, especially if it contains milk. Refrigerate leftover tea promptly in a covered container.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2909 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
