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Low-calorie, antioxidant-rich tea made with quinoa and assorted herbs.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Herbal tea with quinoa (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 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) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.7g
· 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 78% · Protein 22% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 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) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra small) | 60 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 150 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Herbal tea with quinoa combines quinoa with one or more herbs, but the exact blend varies by product. Some versions use quinoa seeds, while others may use toasted quinoa; the herbs are what usually give the drink its most distinctive aroma.
Quinoa itself is caffeine-free, but herbal tea with quinoa may contain caffeine if the blend also includes green tea, black tea, or mate. Check the ingredient list if you want a caffeine-free cup, especially when drinking it later in the day.
Steep herbal tea with quinoa in hot water, following the brewing directions for the particular blend. Strain out any quinoa seeds or herb pieces before drinking if you prefer a clear cup; longer steeping can make some herbs taste stronger or more bitter.
Herbal tea with quinoa can taste lightly nutty or toasted, with an herbal flavor from the other ingredients. The blend matters: mint, chamomile, and floral herbs each produce a different cup, and quinoa may not be the dominant taste.
Herbal tea with quinoa can be a pleasant, low-calorie drink, and its antioxidant content depends on the herbs used. It is not a treatment for illness, and the name alone does not reveal which herbs—or how much quinoa—the blend contains.
You can drink herbal tea with quinoa before bed if the blend is caffeine-free. Quinoa has no caffeine, but green tea, black tea, or mate in the mix can affect sleep, so the other ingredients matter more than the quinoa.
Many people can include herbal tea with quinoa in their daily routine, but frequent use depends on the herbs in the blend. Some herbs can have noticeable effects or interact with medicines, so avoid assuming every quinoa herbal tea has the same properties.
Yes, herbal tea with quinoa can be served cold. Brew it in hot water, strain it, and chill it; if you add ice, make the brew a little stronger so the melting ice does not dilute the herbal and toasted flavors.
You do not have to eat the quinoa seeds in herbal tea with quinoa; they can be strained out after brewing. If the blend contains whole seeds, they may soften in the cup, but the drink is usually enjoyed for its infused flavor.
Yes, you can add milk to herbal tea with quinoa, although it may mask the lighter herbal or toasted notes. Try a small amount first, since the blend’s flavor varies and some floral or minty versions pair better without milk.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
2.88mg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Calcium
4.8mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
12mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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.
Herbal tea with quinoa is an infusion made with quinoa and a mix of herbs. It is drunk as a brewed beverage rather than served as a grain dish; the exact aroma and herb blend can vary from one product to another. The name does not imply a single traditional recipe or a fixed place of origin.
Enjoy it hot or chilled, as a gentle alternative to black tea or coffee during a break, after a meal, or alongside a light snack. Its flavour depends on the herbs, and may be mild, grassy or slightly earthy. It is very low in energy: the supplied figures list 2 calories per 100 g. For a lighter cup, drink it plain, and follow the package directions for brewing so the herbal notes stay balanced.
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.