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Sweet orange-flavored tea with tapioca pearls
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (large) of Orange Bubble Tea (500 g) has 360 calories. That works out to 72 calories per 100 g. It contains 89 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 17.5 mg of Vitamin C covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (large) · 500 g
360
KCAL / 500G
Carbs
89g
· 32% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 98% · Protein 1% · Fat 1%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 89 g | 32% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
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 (large) | 500 g | 360 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 300 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 350 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 400 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 450 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 700 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 72 calories per 100 g.
Orange Bubble Tea is typically made with tea, orange flavouring or juice, sweetener, ice, and chewy tapioca pearls. Recipes vary: some use brewed black or green tea, while others use a fruit-based tea drink.
Orange Bubble Tea has caffeine if its base is brewed black or green tea. A version made with herbal tea or a non-tea fruit drink may be caffeine-free; the amount depends on the tea and how it is brewed.
To make Orange Bubble Tea at home, brew tea, let it cool, and mix it with orange juice or syrup. Cook tapioca pearls according to the package directions, add them to a glass with ice, then pour in the tea and adjust the sweetness.
Orange Bubble Tea may contain real orange juice, but it can also get its flavour from orange syrup or flavouring. The orange taste alone does not tell you whether the drink contains fruit juice.
The pearls in Orange Bubble Tea are made from tapioca starch, which comes from cassava. Cooking makes the starch soft and elastic; pearls left to sit or cool for too long can turn firm and lose their pleasant chew.
Yes, you can make Orange Bubble Tea without tapioca pearls. Leave them out for a smooth drink, or use another topping such as fruit jelly; the orange tea itself does not rely on the pearls for its flavour.
Orange Bubble Tea is usually served as a fruit-flavoured tea without milk, though recipes can add milk or cream. Because orange is acidic, it may curdle dairy, so a milk-based version needs careful mixing and may work better with a non-dairy alternative.
Store Orange Bubble Tea in a covered container in the refrigerator if you are not drinking it right away. Tapioca pearls harden as they sit, so the drink tastes and feels best soon after preparation rather than after extended storage.
Orange Bubble Tea can be high in sugar when it contains sweetened orange syrup or added sweetener. The amount varies by recipe and shop; ask for less syrup or make it at home with only as much sweetener as you want.
People with diabetes should account for the added sugar and the digestible carbohydrates in Orange Bubble Tea's tapioca pearls, both of which can affect blood glucose. The impact depends on the recipe and portion, so ask your doctor or dietitian how it fits your plan.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
17.5mg · 19% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
125mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
15mg · 4% DV
Sodium
60mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 360 calories in 1 cup (large) (500 g):
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Orange Bubble Tea pairs a tea base with orange flavour and chewy tapioca pearls. Bubble tea originated in Taiwan, and recipes vary: the orange note may come from fruit, syrup or flavouring, while the tea base can differ from shop to shop.
It is usually served cold, with a wide straw for sipping the drink and pearls together. The sweet, citrusy taste contrasts with the soft, springy texture of the tapioca; it is popular as a casual treat in bubble-tea shops and cafés. Its energy comes mostly from carbohydrates, with very little protein or fat. For a less-sweet cup, ask for reduced syrup or choose an unsweetened tea base.
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.
Low
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 3
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.