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Caffeine-free, refreshing herbal infusion
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Hibiscus fennel tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. 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
0.1g
· 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 | 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 | 0.1 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 |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 10 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 450 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Hibiscus fennel tea tastes tart and fruity from the hibiscus, balanced by fennel’s gently sweet, anise-like aroma. A longer steep can make the hibiscus flavor more pronounced and sour.
To make hibiscus fennel tea, pour hot water over the blend and let it steep, then strain. Steeping rather than boiling helps preserve its balanced flavor; serve it hot or chill it for later.
No, hibiscus fennel tea is naturally caffeine-free. It can be a suitable alternative to caffeinated tea or coffee, though drinking a large amount close to bedtime may still wake you to use the bathroom.
Hibiscus may modestly lower blood pressure, but hibiscus fennel tea is not a treatment for high blood pressure. If you take blood-pressure medicine or already have low blood pressure, ask your clinician before drinking it regularly.
No, hibiscus fennel tea does not directly burn fat or cause weight loss. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, so any benefit comes from that swap rather than a special effect of the tea.
Yes, hibiscus fennel tea is caffeine-free, so it is not expected to disrupt sleep through caffeine. If drinking before bed makes you wake up to urinate, have it earlier in the evening.
Safety of regular or concentrated hibiscus fennel tea during pregnancy has not been established. Ask your prenatal clinician before making it a regular drink, particularly because herbal blends can contain meaningful amounts of their ingredients.
Hibiscus fennel tea may feel soothing, and fennel is traditionally used for digestive discomfort, but the blend is not proven to treat persistent bloating. Ongoing or painful symptoms deserve medical attention.
Yes, hibiscus fennel tea can be served cold. Brew it first, let it cool, and then chill it; adding sweetener or citrus changes the taste and the drink’s nutritional profile.
It may matter if you take blood-pressure medicine, since hibiscus can lower blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist or clinician before drinking hibiscus fennel tea regularly if you take medication or have a condition affected by blood pressure.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.96mg · 1% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
19mg · 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 fennel tea is an herbal infusion made by steeping fennel seeds with dried hibiscus calyces. It is a blend rather than a single traditional tea with one place of origin: fennel is used in herbal drinks in many regions, while hibiscus infusions are especially familiar across parts of Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. Fennel brings a gently sweet, anise-like note; hibiscus adds a bright tartness and deep red colour.
Enjoy it hot or chill it for a refreshing iced drink. It is caffeine-free and, when served plain, contributes very little energy. A little honey can soften the tang, though leaving out sweeteners keeps the drink light; it also pairs well with a small snack or an evening meal.
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
✓ 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.