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Tea with Butter Calories
Tea blended with butter, high in energy and fats
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Tea with Butter (180 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 21.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 216 µg of Vitamin A covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Tea with Butter Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
198
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.9g
· 2% DV
Fat
21.6g
· 28% 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 1% · Protein 2% · Fat 97%
Tea with Butter nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.6 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 13.5 g | 68% |
| Trans fat | 0.54 g | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
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 Tea with Butter?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 198 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 275 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tea with Butter
What is tea with butter?
Tea with butter is tea blended with butter, often with salt. Its best-known traditional form is Tibetan butter tea, also called po cha, made with strong tea and traditionally yak butter; it is quite different from ordinary sweetened tea.
How do you make Tibetan tea with butter?
Tibetan tea with butter is made by blending strong-brewed tea with butter and salt until the mixture is smooth and frothy. Traditionally, it is churned in a tall wooden cylinder; a blender can make a similar texture at home.
What does tea with butter taste like?
Tea with butter tastes rich, creamy, and sometimes salty rather than sweet. The butter softens the tea’s bitterness, while the salt in Tibetan-style recipes gives it a savory flavor that may be unfamiliar to people used to sweet tea.
Why do people put butter in tea with butter?
Butter gives tea with butter its characteristic richness and creamy texture. In Tibetan food traditions, it is combined with tea and often salt to make a substantial hot drink suited to the cold, high-altitude climate.
Is tea with butter the same as Tibetan butter tea?
Not necessarily: tea with butter is a broad description, while Tibetan butter tea usually refers to po cha, traditionally made with strong tea, yak butter, and salt. Versions made with other tea or dairy fats can taste and be prepared differently.
Can you make tea with butter using regular black tea?
Yes, you can make tea with butter using regular black tea. Brew it strongly, then blend it with butter; adding salt gives it a more Tibetan-style savory profile, while leaving the salt out creates a milder drink.
Why is tea with butter churned or blended?
Tea with butter is churned or blended to disperse the fat through the tea and create a more unified, frothy drink. Simply stirring may leave a layer of melted butter on top rather than the smooth texture associated with traditional butter tea.
What kind of butter is used in tea with butter?
Traditional Tibetan tea with butter is made with yak butter. Outside the Himalayas, people commonly use cow’s milk butter instead, though the flavor will differ; unsalted butter lets you control how salty the finished drink is.
Does tea with butter help with weight loss?
No, tea with butter is not a weight-loss drink. Adding butter increases the energy in plain tea, and drinking it regularly on top of usual meals can make it harder to reduce overall energy intake.
Does tea with butter contain caffeine?
Yes, tea with butter contains caffeine when it is made with caffeinated tea, such as black tea. Blending in butter does not remove the caffeine, so drinking it late may interfere with sleep if you are sensitive to caffeine.
Tea with Butter Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
216µg · 24% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
B12
0.07µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Calcium
27mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
18mg · 3% DV
Sodium
54mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
54mg · 2% DV
Tea with Butter Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tea with Butter
To burn the 198 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Tea with Butter?
Tea with Butter is brewed tea blended with butter, best known through the Tibetan and Himalayan tradition of butter tea. Some traditional versions also include salt, and recipes vary by region. It is served hot and has a fuller, silkier texture than plain tea, with the butter softening the tea’s bitterness; salted versions have a savoury edge. It can be unfamiliar if you know tea mainly as a light drink, but in its place of origin it is enjoyed as a warming, sustaining part of daily life.
It is notably rich in fat and energy, with 12 g of fat per 100 g, while contributing little protein or carbohydrate. Try a small cup alongside a simple breakfast, or use less butter for a lighter brew.
How Nutritious Is Tea with Butter?
Nutrient density
Medium
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
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.
Is Tea with Butter 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 Tea with Butter Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Tea with Butter Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Tea with Butter Fat Profile
SATURATED
13.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.27g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.4:1).
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