Types of Tea: Calories

and caffeine-free can be soothing (like chamomile tea).

). When consumed without sweeteners or added milk, the tea is virtually calorie-free.

General nutritional values of a cup of tea

Calories: 2
Total fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0 mg
Total carbohydrates: 0 g
- Dietary fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Added sugars: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Potassium: 87.7 mg

If sugar or milk is added to regular tea, the calories and nutritional values also change significantly. For example, a 0-calorie cup of tea becomes about 50 calories when sweetened with 3 grams of sugar and a teaspoon of milk.

and green) in relation to the processing and the type of harvest adopted (the leaves of the shoots rather than the adult leaves picked at different heights).

The tea drug is a very varied product, used above all in the herbal field for aromatic or therapeutic infusions. The active ingredients of tea are:

alkaloid molecules, such as theophylline with stimulating properties associated with caffeine and bronchial spasmolytic properties;

tannins and polyphenolic compounds with astringent properties - responsible for the sensation of dry mouth after drinking a cup of tea - antiseptics and disinfectants (therefore the consumption of tea is recommended in case of intestinal bacterial infections).

From a chemical point of view, theine can be associated with caffeine and just as coffee can be decaffeinated, tea can be decaffeinated by extraction with water or with supercritical fluids.

- It can be used to make different types of tea, such as black tea, green tea, oolong tea and white tea. These types of tea contain caffeine and can be prepared by infusing the classic tea bags or loose leaves.

Calories, caffeine and nutrition facts for a cup of tea:

Black tea: 0 calories; 48 mg of caffeine;
Green tea: 0 calories, 29 mg of cafferine;
White tea: 0 calories; 15 mg of caffeine;
Oolong tea: 0 calories; 29 mg of caffeine.

, oat or coconut. These ingredients can increase your calorie count significantly.

The calories in chai soy milk vary based on the blends added, at home or at the bar, and the amount. The calories of a chai latte range from 120 to 310, when made with soy milk and sweetened.

, which are the antioxidants responsible for most of the health benefits associated with green tea. There are 7 calories in 1 teaspoon of matcha powder. Many of the matcha-based drinks available in bars are high in calories and sugar, up to 200 calories per cup.

78 mg

Chamomile tea

0 mg

, chamomile, etc.). Almost all herbal teas do not contain caffeine, except Yerba Mate, which is an exception.

Yerba mate

Yerba mate tea is a herbal tea from the Ilex paraguariensis plant. Yerba mate tea has no calories, but as it has a particularly bitter taste, it is hardly consumed without added sugar. This increases the caloric intake of the drink. Yerba mate tea contains as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.

Chamomile

In ancient times, chamomile, which is produced using the dried flowers of the plant, was used in medicine as a remedy for insomnia. Even today, chamomile tea is used to promote sleep and relaxation. Chamomile can potentially be useful for people with asthma and cough as well.

Calories and nutritional values for a 250ml cup of chamomile tea: