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Osmanthus green tea Calories
Low-calorie flavored green tea with antioxidants
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Osmanthus green tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.2 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Osmanthus green tea Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
2
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% 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 29% · Protein 71% · Fat 0%
Osmanthus green tea nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (240 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| 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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Osmanthus green tea?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Osmanthus green tea
Does Osmanthus green tea have caffeine?
Yes, Osmanthus green tea contains caffeine because it is made with green tea leaves. The amount varies with the tea blend, how much you use, and how long you steep it.
What does Osmanthus green tea taste like?
Osmanthus green tea tastes vegetal and lightly astringent from the green tea, with a sweet, fruity floral aroma often compared to apricot. A long steep can make the tea taste more bitter and mask the flower.
How do you brew Osmanthus green tea?
Brew Osmanthus green tea with hot water that has cooled slightly after boiling, rather than freshly boiling water. Steep loose leaves for about 2–3 minutes to bring out the floral aroma without drawing out too much bitterness.
What is Osmanthus green tea made of?
Osmanthus green tea is green tea blended with osmanthus flowers or flavored with osmanthus. Some products use flowers, while others rely on added flavoring, so the ingredients can differ between blends.
Is Osmanthus green tea good for you?
Osmanthus green tea provides green tea polyphenols, including antioxidant compounds, and is a light drink when served without sugar. It is not a treatment for illness, and sweetened versions add sugar.
Can you drink Osmanthus green tea at night?
You can drink Osmanthus green tea at night, but its caffeine may interfere with sleep, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine. Choose an earlier time or a caffeine-free herbal infusion if it affects your rest.
How is Osmanthus green tea different from jasmine green tea?
Osmanthus green tea has a sweet, fruity floral aroma often likened to apricot, while jasmine green tea is usually more distinctly floral and fragrant. Both retain green tea’s vegetal flavor and caffeine.
Can you make Osmanthus green tea cold?
Yes, Osmanthus green tea works well as a cold brew. Steep the leaves in cold water in the refrigerator for several hours; the result is usually smoother and less astringent than hot-brewed tea.
Does Osmanthus green tea contain sugar?
Plain Osmanthus green tea made from tea leaves and flowers does not need added sugar; the flower contributes aroma, not sweetness from sugar. Bottled or flavored mixes may be sweetened, so check their ingredient list.
Does Osmanthus green tea help with weight loss?
Osmanthus green tea does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened tea can replace a higher-calorie sweetened drink, but adding sugar or syrup changes that comparison.
Osmanthus green tea Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
0.48µg · 0% DV
B3
0.05mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.43mg · 19% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
Osmanthus green tea Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Osmanthus green tea
To burn the 2 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Osmanthus green tea?
Osmanthus green tea brings together green tea leaves and the fragrant blossoms of osmanthus, a flower known for its sweet, apricot-like aroma. The pairing is familiar in Chinese tea traditions, where the floral scent softens the tea’s fresh, leafy character. Its cup is light and gently fragrant, with a mild vegetal taste and a little pleasant briskness rather than the strength of a heavily brewed tea.
Drink it hot between meals or alongside a light snack, as is common in tea-drinking settings in China; it also works well served chilled. For readers elsewhere, it makes a delicate alternative to everyday black tea. Unsweetened, it is very low in calories and offers the antioxidant character associated with green tea. Use water just off the boil to keep the flavour gentle, and skip added sugar if you want to keep it light.
How Nutritious Is Osmanthus green tea?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Osmanthus green tea Processed?
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.
Does Osmanthus green tea Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Osmanthus green tea Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Osmanthus green tea Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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