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Herbal infusion, very low calorie, lightly aromatic
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cherry stem anise tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. 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
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%
| 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 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 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 120 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 480 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Cherry stem anise tea is an herbal infusion made with cherry stems and anise seeds. Its lightly aromatic taste comes from the anise, while the cherry stems give it a different profile from ordinary anise tea.
Steep clean, dried cherry stems and anise seeds in hot water, then strain before drinking. You can adjust the blend to taste; there is no single standard recipe, so follow the directions if you buy a packaged mix.
Cherry stem anise tea is a caffeine-free herbal drink, but strong health benefits have not been established. It is sometimes used traditionally to encourage urination or settle digestion, but it should not replace treatment for a health problem.
It may increase urination for some people, but Cherry stem anise tea has not been shown to reliably treat water retention. Persistent swelling can have medical causes, so do not rely on the tea to manage it.
No, Cherry stem anise tea does not burn body fat or produce lasting weight loss. Any short-term change on the scale from increased urination is water loss, not fat loss.
No, Cherry stem anise tea is naturally caffeine-free because its ingredients are cherry stems and anise, not tea leaves. A packaged blend could include other ingredients, so check what is in the mix.
Yes, you can drink Cherry stem anise tea before bed, and it contains no caffeine. However, if it makes you urinate more often, having it late may interrupt your sleep.
Its safety during pregnancy, especially with frequent or concentrated use, is not well established. Ask your healthcare professional before drinking it regularly, and do not use it to induce a period or treat swelling.
Anise is traditionally used in drinks for digestive comfort, but Cherry stem anise tea has not been proven to treat indigestion or other digestive conditions. Stop drinking it if it causes discomfort or an allergic reaction.
Drink Cherry stem anise tea freshly brewed when possible. If you have leftovers, cool them promptly, keep them covered in the refrigerator, and discard them if the smell, appearance, or taste changes.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
0.48µg · 0% DV
Vitamin C
0.24mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
19mg · 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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Cherry stem anise tea is a herbal infusion made by steeping dried cherry stems with anise, rather than a tea from the tea plant. At home, the ingredients are usually covered with hot water and left to infuse; the balance of the two gives the drink its character.
It has a light, gently aromatic flavour, with anise bringing a distinct sweet-spice note. In places where herbal infusions are part of everyday life, it can be served warm after a meal or as an evening drink; it is not usually a replacement for a strong breakfast tea. The infusion is very low in calories and contributes little protein or fibre. Try it without sugar first, and shorten the steeping time if you prefer a subtler anise flavour.
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
— Not 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.