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Herbal infusion sweetened with honey; low in calories with light carbohydrates.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Herbal tea with honey (240 g) has 50 calories. That works out to 21 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
50
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
12.7g
· 5% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 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 98% · Protein 2% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| 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) | 240 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 7 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 3 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 240 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 74 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 101 kcal |
Calculated from 21 calories per 100 g.
Herbal tea with honey can be a comforting drink, and caffeine-free herbs provide an alternative to caffeinated beverages. Honey adds sugars, so it is not the same as drinking the infusion unsweetened.
Yes, herbal tea with honey may soothe a sore throat temporarily. The warm drink and honey can feel comforting, but they do not treat the underlying cause of the soreness.
Steep the chosen herb in hot water, then stir in honey once the tea has cooled enough to sip. Chamomile, peppermint, and ginger are common choices, but the herb determines the tea’s flavor.
Usually not, if it is made with caffeine-free herbs such as chamomile or peppermint. Blends containing ingredients such as yerba mate or guarana can contain caffeine, so the herbs used matter.
Yes, you can add honey to hot herbal tea, but letting the drink cool slightly first helps preserve honey’s aroma and makes it safer to sip. Very hot water is not needed to dissolve it.
It may make a relaxing bedtime drink, especially when made with caffeine-free herbs such as chamomile. Honey does not act as a sleep treatment, and blends with caffeine may interfere with sleep.
Not necessarily; honey and sugar both sweeten the tea and add sugars. Honey has a distinct flavor, so you may prefer using less, but it is not a sugar-free alternative.
No. Do not give honey to a child under 12 months because it can cause infant botulism. Herbal teas are also not a substitute for breast milk or infant formula.
Herbal tea with honey can soothe the throat and provide fluid while you have a cold, but it does not cure the infection. Rest and drinking enough fluids support basic comfort.
Yes, herbal tea with honey contributes to fluid intake. It can be part of your daily drinks, although plain water is a good choice when you want to avoid added sugars.
Vitamins
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
B3
0.05mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.12mg · 1% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 50 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Herbal tea with honey is an infusion made by steeping herbs, flowers or leaves in hot water and sweetening it with honey. There is no single recipe or place of origin: the herbs might be floral and delicate or more robust, while honey adds a rounded sweetness.
It is enjoyed warm around the world, at breakfast, as an afternoon drink or in the evening; the particular blend often reflects local habits. Nutritionally, it is a light drink, with most of its small amount of energy coming from the honey’s carbohydrates. Add the honey to taste, or use just a little if you want the herbal flavour to come through more clearly.
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
— Not 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.