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Sour cherry tea Calories
Low-calorie, fruity herbal tea
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Sour cherry tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 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.
Sour cherry tea Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
2
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.5g
· 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 71% · Protein 29% · Fat 0%
Sour cherry 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 | 0.5 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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Sour cherry tea?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sour cherry tea
What are the benefits of sour cherry tea?
Sour cherry tea is a fruity, low-calorie drink that can add variety to your fluid intake. It is not a treatment for illness, and claims that it reliably improves sleep or reduces inflammation are not established for the tea itself.
How do you make sour cherry tea?
To make sour cherry tea, steep fresh or dried sour cherries in hot water, then strain the fruit. Lightly crushing the cherries before steeping helps release more flavor; serve it hot or chill it for later.
Does sour cherry tea have caffeine?
Pure sour cherry tea made from cherries and water is caffeine-free. Some products sold as sour cherry tea are blends containing black or green tea, so check the ingredients if you are avoiding caffeine.
Can you drink sour cherry tea cold?
Yes, sour cherry tea can be served cold. Brew it, let it cool, and refrigerate it before pouring over ice; brewing it a little stronger helps keep the flavor from becoming diluted.
Can sour cherry tea help you sleep?
Sour cherry tea itself has not been shown to reliably improve sleep. A caffeine-free cup may fit into a relaxing evening routine, but blends containing black or green tea can contain caffeine and may affect sleep.
Is sour cherry tea made with fresh or dried cherries?
Sour cherry tea can be made with either fresh or dried cherries. Fresh fruit gives a lighter, seasonal flavor, while dried cherries often make a more concentrated infusion; remove the pits before steeping.
What does sour cherry tea taste like?
Sour cherry tea has a fruity, tart flavor, rather than the grassy taste associated with many leaf teas. Its taste varies with the fruit and steeping time; a little honey or lemon can change the balance.
Can you use sour cherry tea to make iced tea?
Yes, sour cherry tea works well as iced tea. Brew it with cherries, cool it promptly, and refrigerate it; add citrus or mint when serving for a brighter flavor without needing to sweeten the whole batch.
How long does homemade sour cherry tea last in the fridge?
Keep homemade sour cherry tea in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it within a few days. Do not leave it sitting at room temperature for an extended period, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Can you drink sour cherry tea every day?
Most people can enjoy pure sour cherry tea as a regular caffeine-free drink. If your version is a blend, its other ingredients may change how it suits you; frequent sweetening also adds sugar that plain tea does not contain.
Sour cherry tea Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.72mg · 1% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
0.48µg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
4.8mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
Sour cherry tea Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Sour cherry 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 Sour cherry tea?
Sour cherry tea is a fruit infusion made by steeping sour cherries, rather than tea leaves, in hot water. It can be brewed from dried or fresh fruit, while packaged versions may use fruit pieces or flavouring. The cup has a fragrant, tart-sweet cherry taste; its strength depends on how much fruit is used and how long it steeps.
It is enjoyed hot or chilled in places where sour cherries are popular, and works well as a caffeine-free alternative to regular tea. Unsweetened, it is very low in calories; add sugar or honey only if you prefer a sweeter drink. Serve it on its own, with a light snack, or over ice on a warm day.
How Nutritious Is Sour cherry 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 Sour cherry 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 Sour cherry tea Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Sour cherry tea Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Sour cherry tea Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.