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Low-calorie refreshing tea infusion
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Tea with mint and lemon (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 83% · Protein 17% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 piece (quarter) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 8 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 10 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Tea with mint and lemon is caffeine-free when it is made as a mint-and-lemon herbal infusion. If it uses black or green tea as its base, it contains caffeine; the amount depends on the tea and brewing time.
Steep fresh or dried mint in hot water, then add lemon juice to make tea with mint and lemon. Avoid boiling the mint, which can make its flavor harsh, and sweeten only if you prefer.
Yes, caffeine-free tea with mint and lemon can be enjoyed before bed. A version made with black or green tea has caffeine, which may interfere with sleep, so check which tea is used as the base.
Yes, tea with mint and lemon works well as an iced drink. Brew it hot, let it cool, then refrigerate it; adding lemon after brewing keeps the citrus flavor bright. Serve over ice with fresh mint.
Warm tea with mint and lemon may temporarily soothe a sore throat, but it does not treat the cause. Let it cool to a comfortable temperature before drinking, and seek medical care for severe or persistent symptoms.
Mint tea may ease nausea for some people, but tea with mint and lemon can aggravate heartburn or reflux because mint may relax the valve between the stomach and esophagus. Skip it if you notice symptoms worsen.
Both fresh and dried mint work in tea with mint and lemon. Fresh leaves give a lighter, greener aroma, while dried mint is more concentrated; steep either in hot water and strain before serving.
Yes, bottled lemon juice can be used in tea with mint and lemon, although freshly squeezed lemon usually tastes brighter. Add a little at a time after steeping so the citrus does not overpower the mint.
Tea with mint and lemon is best refrigerated in a covered container and used within a few days. For the freshest flavor, store the brewed mint tea without lemon and add the lemon just before serving.
Yes, tea with mint and lemon does not need a tea bag if you are making an herbal infusion. Steep loose fresh or dried mint directly in hot water, then strain it and add lemon.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
Folate
4.8µg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
1.2µg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.24µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 1% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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.
Tea with mint and lemon is a refreshing infusion made by steeping mint leaves and lemon in hot water, or adding them to brewed tea. It is easy to make at home with fresh ingredients; the base may be black tea or a caffeine-free herbal infusion, depending on how you prepare it.
The mint’s cool aroma balances the lemon’s bright tartness. Enjoy it hot on a chilly day or after a meal, or chill it and serve over ice when the weather is warm. Unsweetened, it is very low in energy, with 2 calories per 100 g. For a lighter cup, skip added sugar; it also pairs well with plain biscuits or a simple breakfast.
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.
No known major allergens
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
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.