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Fruity hibiscus-flavored iced tea
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Berry hibiscus iced tea (240 g) has 77 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.2 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Berry hibiscus iced tea combines a tart hibiscus infusion with berry flavour and is served chilled, often over ice. Its ruby colour comes from the hibiscus, and berries may be added for extra fruitiness. Rather than belonging to one single tradition, it draws on hibiscus drinks found in different food cultures and the familiar modern habit of serving tea cold.
The taste is pleasantly tangy, with a fruity aroma; ice makes it especially refreshing in warm weather. You can enjoy it on its own or alongside a light snack, as a café drink or an easy homemade alternative to hot tea. It contains no fat or protein, and most of its energy comes from carbohydrates. For a less sweet glass, choose or prepare it with less added sugar.
Selected: 100 g
32
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
8g
· 3% DV
Protein
0g
· 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 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
Vitamins
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
0.5mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Calcium
8mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
3mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
20mg · 1% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 32 calories in 100 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.
NOVA 3
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Hibiscus and berries are naturally caffeine-free, but berry hibiscus iced tea can contain caffeine if it is made with black or green tea. For a caffeine-free version, make it with hibiscus and fruit rather than tea leaves.
Berry hibiscus iced tea can be a refreshing way to drink fluids, especially when it is lightly sweetened or unsweetened. Its nutritional profile varies with the recipe, so a heavily sweetened version is different from one made with hibiscus and whole berries.
Steep dried hibiscus in hot water, strain it, and let the infusion cool. Pour it over ice, add berries, and adjust the flavor with lemon or a little sweetener. For a stronger berry taste, lightly crush some of the fruit.
Berry hibiscus iced tea tastes tart and floral, with a fruity sweetness from the berries. The balance changes with the fruit and sweetener used; ripe berries make it taste rounder, while extra hibiscus or lemon makes it sharper.
Yes, frozen berries work well in berry hibiscus iced tea. Add them straight to the glass to chill the drink, or thaw and gently crush them first if you want more berry flavor to infuse into the hibiscus.
Hibiscus drinks may lower blood pressure, but berry hibiscus iced tea is not a treatment and its effect depends on how much hibiscus the recipe contains. If you take blood-pressure medicine or have low blood pressure, ask your clinician before drinking it regularly.
Start with ripe berries, which add fruity sweetness to berry hibiscus iced tea, then taste it before adding anything else. If it needs more sweetness, stir in a small amount of honey, sugar, or another sweetener while the drink is still warm.
Yes, berry hibiscus iced tea made without black or green tea is caffeine-free, so it can be a nighttime drink. If the recipe includes either tea, it may contain caffeine, which can interfere with sleep in people who are sensitive to it.
Keep homemade berry hibiscus iced tea covered in the refrigerator and drink it within a few days. Berries left in the drink soften and can affect its flavor, so remove them if you want the tea to keep a cleaner taste.
Yes, berry hibiscus iced tea can be made sparkling by topping the chilled hibiscus-and-berry mixture with sparkling water just before serving. Add the bubbles at the end so they do not fade while the drink chills.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.