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Natural herbal tea, diuretic, antioxidant, ginger for digestion support
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) (200 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
4
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 80% · Protein 20% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 2 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 2 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 6 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Brew cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) by steeping dried cherry stems and ginger in hot water, then straining it. Avoid an excessively long steep, which can make the infusion taste bitter; drink it warm or let it cool.
Cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) has a mild, earthy herbal taste with a warm, spicy note from the ginger. It is not usually sweet on its own, so you can add a little honey if you prefer a sweeter cup.
It may. Cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) is traditionally used for a mild diuretic effect, so some people may urinate more after drinking it. This does not mean it treats fluid retention or a urinary problem.
No, cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) should not be your only source of fluids. A cup contributes fluid, but its traditionally diuretic effect makes it a poor reason to cut back on plain water.
Yes, cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) can be cooled and served over ice. Brew it first, strain out the stems and ginger, and refrigerate the finished tea promptly rather than leaving it at room temperature for hours.
The ginger in cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) may ease mild nausea for some people. The cherry stems are not known to provide that benefit, and the tea should not be relied on for persistent or severe nausea.
No, cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) does not burn body fat or cause lasting weight loss. Any short-term change on the scale may reflect fluid loss from increased urination, not a reduction in body fat.
Yes, cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) is caffeine-free, so it has no caffeine-related effect on sleep. But if its diuretic effect makes you wake to urinate, have it earlier in the evening.
It may add to the urine-increasing effect of prescribed diuretics. If you take water pills or another medicine that affects fluid balance, ask your doctor or pharmacist before making cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) a regular drink.
Safety information on cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) during pregnancy is limited, and its traditional diuretic use makes regular consumption worth checking. If you are pregnant, ask your prenatal care professional before drinking it regularly.
Vitamins
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.2µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2mg · 0% DV
Calcium
4mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
4mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 4 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 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.
Cherry stem herbal tea (ginger) is an infusion made by steeping dried cherry stems with ginger in hot water. Cherry-stem tea is associated with Turkish herbal-tea traditions, though it is not an everyday staple in the way black tea is; the blend can also be prepared at home wherever dried stems are available.
It has a mild, earthy, slightly vegetal flavour, with ginger adding a warming note. Enjoy it hot on its own after a meal or as an evening drink; a little lemon can brighten the taste. Unsweetened, it is very low in energy. If you prefer a gentler cup, use less ginger or shorten the steep, and remember that honey or sugar will add sweetness and calories.
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.