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Natural antioxidants, low calorie, fruit-flavored herbal tea
In season: Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Cherry tea (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 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.
Cherry tea is a fruit infusion made by steeping cherries or dried cherry pieces in hot water; unlike black tea, it is not made from tea leaves. Its clear ruby colour and gentle fruit aroma make it appealing both in a glass and in a cup.
In cherry-growing regions it may be enjoyed hot or chilled, while elsewhere it makes a fragrant alternative to everyday tea or a caffeine-free option alongside a snack. The flavour is mildly sweet and fruity, with a light body; serve it plain or with some of the softened fruit. Unsweetened, it is very low in calories, so it suits anyone looking for a light, flavourful drink.
Selected: 100 g
2
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0.4g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% 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%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.5mg · 1% DV
Vitamin A
1µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
2mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
1mg · 0% DV
Zinc
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 2 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 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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Cherry tea made only with cherries or other fruit is caffeine-free. Some cherry-flavoured blends use black or green tea leaves, which do contain caffeine, so check the ingredients if you are avoiding it or drinking cherry tea near bedtime.
Make cherry tea by steeping pitted fresh or frozen cherries in hot water. Lightly crush the fruit to release its juice, let it infuse until the water tastes fruity, then strain it. Lemon or cinnamon can add extra flavour.
Cherry tea is a fruit-flavoured drink that may contain antioxidant compounds from cherries. It can be enjoyed hot or cold, but it has not been proven to prevent or treat disease, so it should not be used as a substitute for medical care.
No, cherry tea and cherry stem tea are different drinks. Cherry tea is made with the fruit and has a fruity flavour; cherry stem tea is brewed from the stems. The two ingredients are not interchangeable in recipes or traditional uses.
No, cherry tea does not directly cause weight loss. Unsweetened cherry tea can replace a sugary drink, but drinking it does not burn body fat. Sugar, honey, or syrup added to the cup also changes its overall energy content.
Fruit-only cherry tea is caffeine-free, so it is unlikely to keep you awake for the reason caffeinated drinks can. Cherry tea blends made with black or green tea may contain caffeine, so check the ingredients before having a cup at night.
Yes, cherry tea can be served iced. Brew it hot, let it cool, then pour it over ice; you can leave the cherry pieces in the glass for extra fruit flavour. It also works well as a chilled, unsweetened summer drink.
Yes, you can sweeten cherry tea, although ripe cherries may make it taste sweet enough already. Taste it before adding anything, then use a little sugar or honey if you prefer; lemon can brighten the flavour without sweetening it.
Cherry tea is made by infusing cherries or a fruit blend in water, while cherry juice is the liquid pressed from the fruit. Tea is usually lighter in flavour; juice has a more concentrated fruit taste and is not prepared by steeping.
Store brewed cherry tea in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it promptly, especially if fresh cherry pieces are left in it. Discard it if it develops an unusual smell, visible cloudiness, or a changed taste.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.