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Low-calorie cold caffeinated drink with antioxidants
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cold hibiscus coffee (240 g) has 19 calories. That works out to 8 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.1 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
19
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
4.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 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 81% · Protein 10% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
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 | 19 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 150 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 40 kcal |
Calculated from 8 calories per 100 g.
Make cold hibiscus coffee by brewing coffee and hibiscus tea separately, chilling both, then combining them over ice. Adjust the proportions to taste; a little sweetener can soften the hibiscus’s tartness if you prefer.
Cold hibiscus coffee tastes like a blend of the two: coffee brings roasted, bitter notes, while hibiscus adds a tart, fruity flavor. The balance changes with the strength and amount of each brewed ingredient.
Yes, cold hibiscus coffee has caffeine if it is made with caffeinated coffee. The coffee is the source; hibiscus tea itself is naturally caffeine-free. Using decaf coffee makes the drink much lower in caffeine.
Yes, cold brew works well in cold hibiscus coffee. Its smoother, less sharp flavor can balance hibiscus’s tartness, and you can mix it with chilled hibiscus tea before serving over ice.
No, cold hibiscus coffee includes brewed coffee as well as hibiscus, while iced hibiscus tea is made without coffee. That difference gives cold hibiscus coffee a roasted flavor and, unless decaf is used, caffeine.
Yes, you can drink cold hibiscus coffee unsweetened or use a non-sugar sweetener. Hibiscus has a naturally tart taste, so start with a small amount of sweetener and adjust after combining it with the coffee.
Yes, but hibiscus is acidic and may cause some dairy milk to curdle. Add milk slowly and test a small amount first; plant-based drinks are another option, though their texture and taste will vary.
Citrus works particularly well with cold hibiscus coffee: try a lemon or orange slice as a garnish. The bright flavor complements hibiscus, while serving the drink over fresh ice keeps its coffee and fruit notes crisp.
Keep cold hibiscus coffee in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within one to two days. Store it without ice so it does not become diluted, then pour it over ice when serving.
Yes, espresso can be used in cold hibiscus coffee, but its concentrated flavor can overpower the hibiscus. Let the espresso cool first, then add it gradually to chilled hibiscus tea until the balance suits you.
Vitamins
B3
0.6mg · 4% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Vitamin C
1.44mg · 2% DV
B5
0.07mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 19 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Cold hibiscus coffee brings chilled brewed coffee together with hibiscus tea or infusion. Recipes vary: the two may be brewed separately and combined, or prepared together. It is a contemporary café-style drink rather than a single traditional recipe, and is easy to make at home wherever coffee and dried hibiscus are available.
The roasted notes of coffee meet hibiscus’s tart, fruity flavour, making the drink refreshing over ice. It can be served as a summer pick-me-up or alongside breakfast; add sweetener only if you prefer to soften the tang. It is low in calories and contains caffeine, while hibiscus contributes plant antioxidants. For a lighter-tasting cup, brew the coffee less strongly and pair it with fruit or a simple biscuit.
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
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.