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Low-calorie herbal tea with antioxidant compounds
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Hibiscus cinnamon tea (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1g
· 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 83% · Protein 17% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 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 | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
To make hibiscus cinnamon tea, steep dried hibiscus and a cinnamon stick in hot water, then strain. Use less steeping time for a milder, less tart cup; you can sweeten it if you like.
Hibiscus cinnamon tea tastes tart and fruity, with a warm, sweet-spiced note from the cinnamon. The balance changes with the amount of each ingredient and how long the tea steeps.
Hibiscus cinnamon tea may lower blood pressure; studies of hibiscus suggest this effect, but the tea is not a substitute for prescribed treatment. If you take blood-pressure medicine or have low blood pressure, ask a healthcare professional before drinking it regularly.
Hibiscus cinnamon tea does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but there is not strong evidence that the tea burns fat or produces lasting weight loss.
Hibiscus cinnamon tea is a caffeine-free drink that contains antioxidant compounds from hibiscus. It can be a pleasant alternative to caffeinated drinks, but it has not been proven to prevent or treat a disease.
Most healthy adults can drink hibiscus cinnamon tea daily in moderation. Large amounts may upset the stomach, and hibiscus can affect blood pressure, so people taking blood-pressure medicine should be cautious.
The safety of hibiscus cinnamon tea during pregnancy has not been established well enough. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your healthcare professional before drinking it regularly or in large amounts.
Yes, hibiscus cinnamon tea can be served iced. Brew it hot and strain it before chilling, or make a cold infusion; serve it over ice if desired. Cold brewing takes longer than hot brewing.
No, hibiscus cinnamon tea is naturally caffeine-free because neither hibiscus nor cinnamon is a tea plant. A packaged blend may contain caffeine if it also includes black tea or green tea.
Keep brewed hibiscus cinnamon tea covered in the refrigerator and drink it within a few days. Do not leave it at room temperature for a long time, and discard it if its smell, appearance, or taste changes.
Vitamins
B3
0.12mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Iron
0.48mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
19mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 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 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.
Hibiscus cinnamon tea is an herbal infusion made by steeping dried hibiscus flowers with cinnamon. Hibiscus is used in drinks across several regions, and this pairing brings its tart, fruity character together with the spice’s warm aroma; it is not tied to a single origin.
The brew turns a deep red and can be enjoyed hot or chilled. In places where hibiscus drinks are popular, it may be served sweetened or over ice; elsewhere, it makes an easy caffeine-free alternative to everyday tea. Unsweetened, it is very low in calories and has a light, refreshing quality. Try it alongside breakfast or an afternoon snack, and add sweetener only if you prefer to soften the tartness.
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
✓ 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.