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Low-calorie, aromatic, mildly caffeinated
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cardamom black tea (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 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (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 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (mini) | 120 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 475 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Make cardamom black tea by steeping black tea with lightly crushed cardamom pods in hot water, then straining it. Crushing the pods releases their aroma; start with a modest amount so the spice does not overpower the tea.
No. Cardamom black tea is black tea flavored with cardamom, while chai usually combines black tea with several spices, often including ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Chai is also commonly prepared with milk.
Either works, but lightly crushed pods usually give cardamom black tea a cleaner flavor and are easy to strain out. Ground cardamom blends in quickly, though it can leave sediment and make the tea taste strongly spiced.
Yes, milk works well in cardamom black tea. It softens the tea's astringency and makes the drink richer, while drinking it without milk lets the black tea and cardamom aromas stand out.
Yes, cardamom black tea contains caffeine from the black tea; cardamom itself is not the source. The amount varies with the tea and brewing method, so choose a lighter brew if you want less caffeine.
Cardamom black tea is not a proven treatment for digestive problems. Cardamom is traditionally enjoyed after meals, but the caffeine and astringency of black tea can aggravate heartburn in some people.
No, cardamom black tea does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but there is no reliable evidence that cardamom burns fat or gives the tea a special weight-loss effect.
Yes, but cardamom black tea may cause nausea or stomach discomfort for some people when taken on an empty stomach. If that happens to you, have it with food or after a meal.
Yes, cardamom black tea can be served iced. Brew it with cardamom, strain it, and let it cool before pouring it over ice; add sweetener while the tea is warm if you want it to dissolve easily.
Refrigerate leftover cardamom black tea in a covered container and drink it within a few days for the best flavor. Let it cool before storing, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Vitamins
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.07mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.53mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
89mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 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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Cardamom black tea is made by steeping black tea with cardamom, which lends the brew a warm, fragrant, gently spiced character. The pairing is familiar in parts of South Asia and the Middle East, while black tea itself is enjoyed around the world. You can make it with whole pods or ground cardamom, adjusting the amount to suit your taste.
Serve it hot at breakfast or as an afternoon drink, plain or sweetened; it also works well after a meal. The tea has a light astringency beneath the cardamom’s aroma. Brewed without milk or sugar, it is very low in calories—about 1 kcal per 100 g—and mildly caffeinated. For a lighter cup, skip the sweetener; it pairs nicely with biscuits or dried fruit.
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
✓ 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.