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Linden tea with ginger and lemon is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, supports immunity.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Linden tea with ginger and lemon (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 0.2 g of fiber. Its 6 mg of Vitamin C covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (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
0.2g
· 1% 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 | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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 |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra small) | 60 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Steep linden flowers with a few slices of fresh ginger in hot water, then strain and add lemon. Avoid boiling the lemon with the flowers: adding it at the end keeps its fresh, citrusy flavour more noticeable.
No, linden tea with ginger and lemon is naturally caffeine-free when made from linden flowers, ginger, and lemon alone. A packaged blend containing black or green tea would be different, so check its ingredients if you need to avoid caffeine.
Linden tea with ginger and lemon may soothe a sore throat temporarily because it is warm and helps keep the throat moist. It does not treat the cause of the soreness; seek medical advice for severe symptoms or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
Linden tea with ginger and lemon can be a comforting way to drink fluids during a cold, but it does not cure the infection or shorten it reliably. Its warmth may ease throat discomfort, while rest and appropriate care remain important.
Yes, linden tea with ginger and lemon is caffeine-free, so it is suitable as an evening drink. A large cup right before bed may wake you for a bathroom trip, and ginger can cause heartburn in some people.
Add lemon after linden tea with ginger has steeped and been strained. This preserves a brighter citrus flavour, and avoids heating the lemon for longer than necessary, which can reduce some heat-sensitive vitamin C.
Yes, dried ginger works in linden tea with lemon, but it often tastes sharper and less fresh than sliced ginger root. Start with a small amount, steep it with the linden, and adjust the flavour next time.
Yes, brew linden tea with ginger and lemon, let it cool promptly, and refrigerate it before serving over ice. Add fresh lemon when serving for a brighter taste; leaving lemon slices in the tea for hours can make it bitter.
Keep brewed linden tea with ginger and lemon in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within 2 days. Refrigerate it once it has cooled, rather than leaving it out for hours, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Ginger may ease mild nausea for some people, so linden tea with ginger and lemon may be soothing, though it is not a guaranteed remedy. A strongly brewed or very spicy cup can worsen stomach discomfort, so keep the ginger mild.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
Biotin
0.24µg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
17mg · 1% DV
Calcium
4.8mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Linden tea with ginger and lemon is an herbal infusion made by steeping linden flowers with ginger and lemon. Linden-flower tea has a long tradition in parts of Europe and Turkey; the ginger and citrus make this version livelier than a plain floral brew. It tastes gently sweet and fragrant, with a warming note from the ginger and a bright, tart finish from the lemon.
Serve it hot in a mug, especially on a chilly evening or alongside a light snack; it can also be enjoyed chilled. Unsweetened, it is a very light drink made mostly of water, with about 2 calories per 100 g. Add honey if you like a sweeter cup, or keep it lighter by relying on the lemon and using little or no sweetener.
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
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.