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Caffeine-free herbal tea, very low calorie, lightly aromatic
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Linden tea with ginger (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 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 | 2.4 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 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (mini) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 360 g | 7 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
To make linden tea with ginger, pour hot water over dried linden flowers and a few slices of fresh ginger, then cover and steep. Strain before drinking; add honey or lemon if you like.
Linden tea with ginger tastes lightly floral and mellow, with a warm, peppery edge from the ginger. Fresh ginger gives it a brighter bite, while using more ginger makes the flavor noticeably stronger.
Linden tea with ginger may feel soothing when you have a cold, and a warm drink can help keep your throat comfortable. It does not cure a cold or replace medical care when symptoms are severe.
Linden tea with ginger is caffeine-free, so it will not keep you awake through caffeine. A warm cup may be part of a relaxing bedtime routine, but it is not a proven treatment for insomnia.
Yes, ground ginger works in linden tea, but it can make the cup stronger and leave fine sediment. Fresh ginger slices usually give a clearer infusion and let you control the flavor more easily.
No, linden tea with ginger is not chamomile tea. Linden flowers have a mild floral taste, while chamomile has its own distinct herbal flavor; ginger adds warmth to linden but does not make the two interchangeable.
Most healthy adults can include an ordinary cup of linden tea with ginger in their daily routine. If ginger irritates your stomach, make the infusion milder or stop drinking it; concentrated extracts are not the same as tea.
Keep brewed linden tea with ginger in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Discard it sooner if it smells unusual or looks cloudy, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for hours.
Yes, honey pairs well with the floral linden and spicy ginger flavors. Stir it in after the tea has cooled a little; never give honey to a child under one year old.
Ask your doctor or midwife before drinking linden tea with ginger regularly during pregnancy. Ginger may ease nausea for some people, but the safety of herbal teas and the right amount can depend on your pregnancy and health.
Vitamins
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
0.48mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
Calcium
7.2mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Linden tea with ginger is an herbal infusion made by steeping dried linden blossoms with fresh or dried ginger. Linden has a long tradition as a home-brewed tea in parts of Europe and Turkey, and the combination brings its gentle floral aroma together with ginger’s warm, peppery edge. It is naturally caffeine-free and has a delicate flavour that can be enjoyed plain or brightened with lemon or honey.
Drink it as a soothing-tasting evening cup or serve it alongside a light snack; in Turkey, linden is also a familiar choice on cold days. Unsweetened, it is very low in calories. Use ginger sparingly for a milder cup, or add more if you prefer a livelier, spicier finish.
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.