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Central Asian tea, typically black tea-based and often prepared with milk and salt.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Kyrgyz tea (240 g) has 43 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.6 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
43
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
3.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% 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 34% · Protein 18% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.32 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 228 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
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 | 43 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 120 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 54 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 500 g | 90 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
Kyrgyz tea is a Central Asian tea commonly made with black tea, milk and sometimes salt. Recipes vary, and some include butter or cream, so it can be richer and more savoury than a plain cup of black tea.
Both are Central Asian milk teas, but recipes and serving customs vary across regions and households. Kyrgyz tea is commonly described as black tea with milk and salt, while Mongolian milk tea may use different tea bases and additions.
No. Kyrgyz tea usually refers to a Central Asian preparation of black tea with milk and sometimes salt, while chai can mean many different spiced tea drinks. Kyrgyz tea is not necessarily spiced.
Brew black tea, add milk, then heat the mixture gently and season it with salt if desired. Keep it from boiling over, and serve it hot; butter or cream can be added for a richer version.
Yes, Kyrgyz tea made with black tea contains caffeine. The amount varies with the tea leaves, how much you use and how long it brews; adding milk does not remove the caffeine.
Salt is part of some traditional Kyrgyz tea recipes and gives the drink a savoury taste rather than the sweet flavour many tea drinkers expect. Not every household seasons it the same way, so it is often adjusted to taste.
Sometimes. Some versions of Kyrgyz tea include butter or cream, which makes the drink richer, but these additions are not universal. The common base is black tea with milk, with variations from one recipe to another.
Kyrgyz tea tastes like strong black tea softened by milk; when salted, it has a savoury edge rather than a sweet one. Butter or cream, when included, gives it a fuller, richer mouthfeel.
Yes, you can make a variation of Kyrgyz tea with green tea, but it will differ from the commonly described black-tea version. Green tea has a different flavour, so the result may taste lighter and less robust.
Yes, you can reheat leftover Kyrgyz tea if it was refrigerated promptly in a covered container. Heat it thoroughly before drinking and avoid repeatedly warming and cooling it, since the milk-based drink can spoil if mishandled.
Vitamins
B12
0.29µg · 12% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Vitamin A
43.2µg · 5% DV
B5
0.19mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Sodium
228mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
58mg · 8% DV
Calcium
77mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
139mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Kyrgyz tea is a Central Asian tea drink, usually made with black tea and milk; some versions are seasoned with salt. Recipes vary between households, including whether the tea is brewed with milk or the milk is added afterward. It is fuller and creamier than plain black tea, with a mild savoury edge when salted.
In Kyrgyzstan, tea is commonly served at home through the day, often alongside bread or other food rather than as a stand-alone sweet drink. Outside Central Asia, it makes a warming alternative to milky breakfast tea or a simple accompaniment to a light meal. Its energy content is modest per 100 g, though the milk contributes some protein and fat. Adjust the amount of milk, and leave out the salt if you prefer a gentler, less savoury cup.
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.
Contains these 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
1.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.53g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.