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Sweetened hot tea beverage
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Tea with rock sugar (240 g) has 38 calories. That works out to 16 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.6 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
38
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
9.6g
· 3% 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 98% · Protein 2% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 38 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% |
| 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 4 g | 1 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 8 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 90 g | 14 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 48 kcal |
Calculated from 16 calories per 100 g.
Tea with rock sugar is brewed tea sweetened with large crystals of crystallized sugar. The tea may be black, green, or another variety; the name describes the sweetener, not one particular tea recipe.
Brew your tea as usual, then add rock sugar while it is hot and stir until it dissolves. Adding it to the cup lets each person control the sweetness without changing the whole pot.
It contains caffeine if it is made with caffeinated tea, such as black or green tea. Rock sugar does not add or remove caffeine; use a caffeine-free herbal infusion if you want to avoid it.
Some people prefer rock sugar because its crystals are easy to portion and give the drink a traditional presentation. It sweetens tea much like granulated sugar and does not offer a special health advantage.
Black tea is a familiar choice, while some people pair rock sugar with green, oolong, or herbal tea. Start with a small amount so the sweetness does not overwhelm the tea’s aroma.
Yes, sweetness can make bitter tea taste less sharp, but rock sugar does not remove the compounds that cause bitterness. Adjust the steeping time as well if the tea tastes overly bitter.
Yes. Dissolve the rock sugar in freshly brewed hot tea first, then chill it. The crystals dissolve slowly in cold liquid, so adding them after the tea has cooled may leave sugar at the bottom.
No, tea with rock sugar is not a cough treatment. A warm drink may feel soothing, but the sugar itself has no established cough-relieving effect.
Let leftover tea with rock sugar cool, then refrigerate it in a covered container. Avoid leaving brewed tea at room temperature for extended periods, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
They should account for the added sugar, which can raise blood glucose. People managing diabetes can ask their clinician or dietitian how sweetened tea fits their individual eating plan.
Vitamins
B3
0.24mg · 2% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 38 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 rock sugar is hot tea sweetened with large crystals of sugar. It is a simple way to prepare tea rather than a single fixed regional recipe; black tea is a common base, though the choice of tea can vary. Add the crystals to freshly brewed tea and stir until they dissolve, or let them melt gradually as you drink.
It can be served at breakfast, with a snack, or as a warming drink throughout the day. The crystals bring sweetness without adding fat or meaningful protein; the drink’s carbohydrates come mainly from the sugar, at 4 g per 100 g. For a less sweet cup, use fewer crystals, and pair it with a savoury snack if you prefer a contrast.
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 3
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.