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Tea with milk and sugar is a classic English and Indian style tea. Milk adds creaminess and extra nutrients, while sugar provides sweetness.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Tea with milk and sugar (200 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 48 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.4 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of B2 covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
96
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
17.4g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
2g
· 3% 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 72% · Protein 10% · Fat 18%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.4 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
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) | 200 g | 96 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 250 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 400 g | 192 kcal |
Calculated from 48 calories per 100 g.
Yes, tea with milk and sugar contains caffeine when it is made with black tea. The amount varies with the tea type, how much is used, and how long it steeps; adding milk or sugar does not remove the caffeine.
Steep black tea in hot water, then stir in milk and sugar to taste. Adding the milk after brewing lets you control the strength and creaminess in the cup. For a smoother taste, dissolve the sugar while the tea is hot.
For tea with milk and sugar, add the brewed tea first and the milk afterward. This makes it easier to judge the color and adjust the amount of milk, though either order works if the tea is mixed well.
Strong black tea is the usual choice for tea with milk and sugar because its robust flavor holds up well against both additions. Assam and breakfast blends are popular options; a lightly brewed or delicate tea may taste muted once milk is added.
No, tea with milk and sugar is not necessarily chai. Chai usually refers to tea prepared with spices, often simmered with milk and sweetener, while this drink can simply be brewed black tea with milk and sugar.
No, tea with milk and sugar should not be left out overnight because milk can spoil at room temperature. Refrigerate it promptly in a covered container and discard it if it smells sour, separates unusually, or has been left out for several hours.
Milk in tea with milk and sugar can split if it is old, overheated, or exposed to a strongly acidic ingredient such as lemon. Use fresh milk, avoid boiling the finished drink, and do not combine it with lemon.
Yes, you can serve tea with milk and sugar cold. Brew the tea strong, dissolve the sugar while it is warm, then chill it before adding cold milk and ice; pouring milk into very hot tea can affect its texture.
Yes, tea with milk and sugar made with black tea can make it harder to fall asleep because it contains caffeine. If caffeine affects you, choose a caffeine-free tea or have the drink earlier in the day.
Yes, you can use less sugar in tea with milk and sugar and still keep its creamy character. Brew the tea strong enough to stand up to the milk, then add sugar gradually and taste as you go.
Vitamins
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
B12
0.4µg · 17% DV
B5
0.8mg · 16% DV
Biotin
4µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.24mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Calcium
90mg · 9% DV
Zinc
0.8mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
120mg · 4% DV
Sodium
80mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 96 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Tea with milk and sugar is brewed tea with milk added for a softer, creamier taste and sugar for sweetness. It is familiar in British tea-drinking culture and in parts of India, though recipes and habits vary; it need not be spiced chai, which includes additional ingredients.
Serve it hot in a mug or cup, adjusting the milk and sweetness to taste. In Britain it is a familiar everyday drink, while many people elsewhere enjoy it as a café-style milk tea or make it at home. The milk contributes a little protein and fat, while most of the carbohydrate comes from the sugar. For a less sweet cup, reduce the sugar gradually and let the brewed tea remain the main flavour.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not 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
1.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.