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Unsweetened, low-calorie antioxidant beverage
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Hibiscus brewed green tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Manganese covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
2
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% 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 71% · Protein 29% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| 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 | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 450 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Yes, hibiscus brewed green tea contains caffeine from the green tea leaves; hibiscus itself is caffeine-free. The amount varies with the tea and how it is brewed. If caffeine affects your sleep, drink it earlier in the day rather than near bedtime.
Hibiscus brewed green tea combines green tea’s grassy, sometimes slightly bitter notes with hibiscus’s tart, tangy flavor. A longer brew can make the green tea taste more astringent. Drink it plain first, then sweeten it if you prefer a less sharp taste.
Steep green tea leaves with hibiscus in hot water, then strain before serving. Avoid using vigorously boiling water for the green tea, which can bring out bitterness. Adjust the steep to taste, since hibiscus and green tea may not need the same brewing time.
Yes, hibiscus brewed green tea works well chilled. Brew it hot and cool it before serving over ice, or steep the ingredients in cold water for a smoother, less astringent result. Keep the prepared tea refrigerated if you are saving it for later.
Hibiscus may modestly lower blood pressure in some people, but hibiscus brewed green tea is not a treatment for hypertension. If you take blood-pressure medication or already have low blood pressure, ask your clinician before drinking it regularly.
No, hibiscus brewed green tea does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but there is no good evidence that this tea reliably burns fat or produces meaningful weight loss by itself.
Usually, hibiscus brewed green tea is not the best bedtime drink if caffeine keeps you awake. Its green tea component contains caffeine, while hibiscus does not. For a caffeine-free evening option, choose a hibiscus-only infusion instead.
You can add milk to hibiscus brewed green tea, but the tart hibiscus flavor may not pair well with it and the acidity can make some milk curdle. Try a small amount first; honey or lemon is a more common way to adjust its flavor.
Yes, hibiscus brewed green tea contributes to your fluid intake. Its caffeine does not make an ordinary cup dehydrating for most people, although water remains a simple caffeine-free choice if you want to limit caffeine.
No, hibiscus brewed green tea includes green tea leaves as well as hibiscus, so it has a different flavor and contains caffeine. Hibiscus tea usually means an infusion made from hibiscus alone and is naturally caffeine-free.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
2.4mg · 3% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B3
0.07mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
Calcium
7.2mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 2 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.
Hibiscus brewed green tea is made by steeping green tea leaves with hibiscus flowers. The green tea’s grassy notes meet hibiscus’s bright, tart, lightly floral flavour; a longer steep can make the taste more pronounced.
It can be enjoyed hot or chilled, plain or lightly sweetened, and makes a refreshing alternative to standard iced tea. Unsweetened, it is mostly water with very little energy: just 1 calorie per 100 g. Keep it lighter by skipping added sugar, or serve it alongside breakfast or a savoury snack for a gently tangy contrast.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ 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.