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Mild, soothing herbal tea, contains antioxidants
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Linden Tea (Brewed) (200 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.4 g of carbs, 0.2 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) · 200 g
2
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
0.4g
· 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 67% · Protein 33% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.4 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) | 200 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (diced) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (diced) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 3 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Linden tea is a caffeine-free herbal drink with a mild, soothing character and antioxidant compounds. People often drink it as a comforting warm beverage, but it has not been shown to cure illnesses or replace medical care.
Steep linden flowers and leaves in hot water in a covered cup or pot, then strain. Steeping rather than boiling the plant for a long time helps keep the flavor mild; serve it plain or add lemon or honey.
No, pure linden tea is naturally caffeine-free. It does not provide the caffeine found in coffee or black tea, though a blended tea may contain caffeinated ingredients, so check what is included if avoiding caffeine.
Linden tea may feel relaxing, and its lack of caffeine makes it a suitable evening drink for many people. It is not a proven sleep treatment, but a warm cup can be part of a calming bedtime routine.
Linden tea may soothe an irritated throat and provide comforting warmth when you have a cold. It does not treat the infection or its cause; seek medical advice if symptoms are severe, worsening, or persistent.
Linden tea has a mild, gently floral taste, sometimes with a soft honey-like note. Steeping the flowers and leaves instead of boiling them for a long time helps avoid a stronger, more bitter flavor.
You can boil linden, but steeping the flowers and leaves in hot water is the usual way to make a gentler cup. Prolonged boiling can make the flavor stronger, so strain it once it tastes right to you.
Many adults can enjoy linden tea as a regular caffeine-free drink, but there is no established daily amount that suits everyone. Keep it as one beverage in a varied diet rather than relying on it for a health effect.
There is not enough reliable research to establish whether linden tea is safe during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or dietitian before drinking it regularly, especially if you take medication or have a pregnancy-related health concern.
Yes, honey and lemon both work well in linden tea and add sweetness or a brighter flavor. Stir honey in after the tea cools slightly; never give honey to a child under one year old.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
1mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.2µg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin K
0.2µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Calcium
4mg · 0% DV
Selenium
0.2µg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
4mg · 0% DV
Sodium
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) (200 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.
Linden Tea is an infusion made by steeping the fragrant flowers, often with their pale leaf-like bracts, of the linden tree in hot water. It has a long tradition across parts of Europe and is also familiar in Turkey. The brew is usually pale and gently floral, with a mild, faintly sweet flavour rather than the tannic bite of black tea.
Enjoy it plain, or add lemon or a little honey; it is often served warm in the evening or as a simple alternative to caffeinated tea. It contributes very little energy and has negligible fat and protein, so it suits a light drink between meals. If you want to keep it especially light, skip the honey and let the flowers steep just long enough for a delicate aroma.
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.