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Herbal infusion, very low calorie, caffeine-free
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Apple tea with nettle and hibiscus (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
2
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 29% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 2 g | 0 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 4 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Apple tea with nettle and hibiscus usually tastes fruity and mildly tart, with the hibiscus providing much of the tang. The apple softens that sharpness, while nettle adds a gentle herbal note; the exact balance varies by blend.
Steep apple tea with nettle and hibiscus in hot water, following the blend’s package directions if available. Taste it as it brews: hibiscus can become quite tart, so stop steeping when the flavor suits you.
No, apple tea with nettle and hibiscus is naturally caffeine-free when made only with these ingredients. Check that it has not been blended with black or green tea if you are avoiding caffeine completely.
Hibiscus tea may modestly lower blood pressure in some people, but it is not a substitute for treatment. If you take blood-pressure medicine or tend to have low blood pressure, ask your clinician before drinking it regularly.
Yes, fresh apple slices can add a mild fruity flavor to apple tea with nettle and hibiscus. They do not replace the dried herbs, so steep the herbs as usual and add the apple while brewing or when serving.
Yes, apple tea with nettle and hibiscus is caffeine-free, so it does not have caffeine’s stimulating effect. A large mug close to bedtime may still wake you for a bathroom trip, so choose a smaller serving if that bothers you.
No, apple tea with nettle and hibiscus does not need added sugar. Its apple aroma gives it a fruity character, while hibiscus brings tartness; taste it first, then sweeten only if you prefer a sweeter drink.
Its safety during pregnancy is not well established, particularly for regular or concentrated herbal infusions. Ask your healthcare professional before drinking apple tea with nettle and hibiscus during pregnancy rather than relying on general herbal-tea advice.
Apple tea with nettle and hibiscus does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but claims that nettle or hibiscus tea burns fat are not supported by strong evidence.
Yes, apple tea with nettle and hibiscus works well iced. Brew it hot, let it cool, and refrigerate it; the chilled drink keeps its fruity, tart flavor and can be served over ice.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
3.6µg · 3% DV
Vitamin C
0.96mg · 1% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 2 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Apple tea with nettle and hibiscus is a caffeine-free herbal infusion, usually made by steeping dried apple with nettle leaves and hibiscus. It is not tea from the tea plant. Apple brings a gently fruity aroma, hibiscus adds a bright tartness, and nettle gives the blend an earthy, leafy note. Drink it hot as a soothing alternative to black tea, or chill it and serve over ice when you want something refreshing.
The infusion is very low in calories and contributes little in the way of protein, carbohydrate or fat. It works well as an everyday drink alongside a snack or meal; if you prefer a sweeter cup, add a little fruit rather than relying on lots of sugar.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.