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A low-calorie herbal infusion brewed with lemon and cumin seeds, without added sugar.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lemon Cumin Seed 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 | 1.2 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 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
To make Lemon Cumin Seed Tea, steep cumin seeds in hot water, strain them out, then add fresh lemon juice. Adding the lemon after steeping keeps its bright flavor distinct from the earthy cumin.
Lemon Cumin Seed Tea tastes citrusy, earthy, and gently savory, rather than like a conventional tea. If the cumin flavor is too strong, use fewer seeds or add the lemon gradually until the balance suits you.
Yes, Lemon Cumin Seed Tea is caffeine-free when it is made with lemon and cumin seeds alone. Adding black or green tea leaves changes that, so keep the ingredients to the infusion if you want to avoid caffeine.
No, crushing the seeds is optional. Whole cumin seeds give a milder infusion, while lightly crushing them releases more aroma and flavor. Strain the seeds before drinking either version.
Add the lemon after the cumin seeds have steeped and you have strained the tea. This preserves a fresher citrus taste and lets you adjust the tartness in the cup.
Yes, ground cumin can be used, but it makes the drink cloudier and can leave sediment at the bottom. Whole seeds are easier to strain and usually give a cleaner-tasting infusion.
It may feel soothing to some people after a meal, but Lemon Cumin Seed Tea is not proven to relieve bloating. Persistent or painful bloating deserves medical attention rather than relying on the drink.
No, Lemon Cumin Seed Tea does not cause weight loss or burn fat on its own. Because it can be made without added sugar, it may replace a sweetened drink, but that is not a special fat-burning effect.
Yes, Lemon Cumin Seed Tea made without black or green tea is caffeine-free, so caffeine is not a reason to avoid it at night. If drinking close to bedtime wakes you to urinate, have it earlier.
Ask your prenatal clinician before drinking Lemon Cumin Seed Tea regularly or in concentrated amounts during pregnancy. Using cumin as a cooking spice is different from consuming a medicinal-strength infusion, and individual circumstances matter.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
1.92mg · 2% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Folate
1.2µg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
19mg · 1% DV
Sodium
1.2mg · 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.
Lemon Cumin Seed Tea is a simple infusion made by steeping cumin seeds in hot water and adding lemon. It contains no tea leaves, and there is no single fixed recipe or clearly defined place of origin; it is easy to prepare at home and strain before serving.
People drink it warm like other herbal infusions, either on its own or alongside a meal. The cumin gives it an earthy, gently spicy flavour, while lemon adds a bright tartness. When made without sugar, it is very low in calories and offers little energy or substantial nourishment. Adjust the lemon to taste, and pair a cup with a light savoury snack if you like.
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
— 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.