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Heather Tea Calories
Natural herbal tea, antioxidant, diuretic, mild flavor
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Heather Tea (250 g) has 3 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Heather Tea Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
3
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% 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 63% · Protein 37% · Fat 0%
Heather Tea nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (250 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3 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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Heather Tea?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 250 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 2 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 6 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 250 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heather Tea
What is heather tea good for?
Heather tea is a caffeine-free herbal infusion traditionally used for its mild diuretic effect and valued for its plant antioxidants. It is not a proven treatment for urinary infections or other illnesses, so it should not replace medical care.
How do you make heather tea?
To make heather tea, steep dried heather flowers or flowering tops in hot water, then strain before drinking. A shorter steep usually keeps the infusion mild; leaving it longer can bring out a stronger, more bitter herbal taste.
Does heather tea contain caffeine?
No, plain heather tea is naturally caffeine-free, unlike black tea or coffee. A blended tea may contain other ingredients, so the caffeine content can differ if it includes caffeinated leaves such as black or green tea.
Can heather tea help with a urinary tract infection?
No, heather tea is not a proven treatment for a urinary tract infection. Its traditional use as a diuretic does not mean it can clear an infection; seek medical care for painful urination, fever, or worsening symptoms.
Does heather tea help you lose weight?
No, heather tea does not cause fat loss. A mild diuretic effect may briefly change water weight, but that is not the same as losing body fat, and drinking the tea is not a reliable weight-loss method.
Is heather tea safe to drink every day?
Heather tea is commonly drunk as an herbal infusion, but its safety with frequent, long-term use has not been well established. Keep it as a beverage rather than using it in large amounts for a health effect, especially if you take medication.
Can you drink heather tea before bed?
Yes, heather tea has no caffeine to keep most people awake. However, its mild diuretic effect may mean more bathroom trips during the night, so drinking it close to bedtime could interrupt your sleep.
What does heather tea taste like?
Heather tea has a mild, earthy, floral herbal taste. It is generally less sharp than black tea, though a longer steep can make it more bitter; lemon or a little honey can change the flavor.
Can you drink heather tea while pregnant?
The safety of heather tea during pregnancy has not been adequately studied. Ask your healthcare professional before drinking it regularly or in large amounts, since a herbal tea is not automatically safe during pregnancy.
Which part of the heather plant is used for heather tea?
Heather tea is generally made from the plant’s dried flowers or flowering tops. It is not the same as heather honey, which bees make from heather nectar, and the two have different ingredients and uses.
Heather Tea Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Vitamin C
1.25mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.03mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.13mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.5mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
5mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2.5mg · 0% DV
Heather Tea Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Heather Tea
To burn the 3 calories in 1 cup (medium) (250 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Heather Tea?
Heather tea is an herbal infusion made by steeping dried heather, usually its flowering tips, in hot water. It is not made from the leaves of the tea plant, and is enjoyed in parts of Europe where heather grows, as well as by people elsewhere who like herbal brews.
Its flavour is mild, gently earthy and less assertive than many strongly scented infusions. Drink it hot on its own, or add a little lemon or honey; it also works as a caffeine-free alternative at teatime or after a meal. Plain heather tea has very little energy—about 1 calorie per 100 g in the table. If you prefer a fuller taste, use a little more dried herb rather than sweetening the cup.
How Nutritious Is Heather Tea?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Heather Tea Processed?
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.
Does Heather Tea Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Heather Tea Good For?
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
Heather Tea Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.