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Low-calorie, tart herbal-style beverage
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Verjuice tea (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 g of fiber. 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
0g
· 0% 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 | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 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) | 300 g | 6 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Verjuice tea is made with verjuice, the tart juice of unripe grapes, usually diluted with hot water. The name does not describe one standardized recipe: some versions include herbs or tea leaves, while others contain only verjuice and water.
To make verjuice tea, mix verjuice with hot water until the tartness suits you. You can add mint or other herbs for aroma. If using bottled verjuice, taste it before adding anything sweet, since some products are already seasoned or sweetened.
No, verjuice tea is made with juice from unripe grapes, whereas grape leaf tea is infused from grape leaves. They have different ingredients and flavors, so one is not simply another name for the other.
Plain verjuice tea made from verjuice and hot water is caffeine-free. If the recipe includes black or green tea, it will contain caffeine; the amount depends on the tea used and how long it steeps.
Verjuice tea tastes sharply tart and refreshing, somewhat like a sour grape drink. Its intensity depends on how much verjuice is used, so add more hot water if the flavor is too strong.
Yes, verjuice tea can be served cold. Chill it after preparation or pour it over ice; because melting ice dilutes the drink, you may want to start with a slightly stronger mixture.
Sometimes: verjuice tea can add a mild, fruity tartness to dressings or sauces, but it is usually more diluted than lemon juice. For a recipe that needs a strong acidic flavor, use verjuice itself rather than the prepared tea.
No, freshly prepared verjuice tea is not alcoholic when made with unfermented verjuice and water. If a homemade batch is stored poorly for too long, fermentation may occur, so discard it if it smells or tastes fizzy or unusual.
There is no good evidence that verjuice tea treats digestive problems. Its tartness may feel refreshing, but it can also aggravate heartburn or reflux in some people, especially when the drink is concentrated.
Keep homemade verjuice tea covered in the refrigerator and drink it within a few days. Versions containing fresh herbs or fruit are best used sooner; discard the drink if its smell, appearance, or taste changes.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
3.6mg · 4% DV
Vitamin K
1.2µg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.24µg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% 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 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.
Verjuice tea takes its tang from koruk: the sharp juice pressed from unripe grapes, a familiar ingredient in parts of Turkish cooking. The juice is diluted with water to make a drink; despite its name, it is not usually a brew of tea leaves. It has a bright, fruity sourness and can be served warm or chilled.
In Turkey, it makes a refreshing change alongside a meal or at tea time, while elsewhere it can be enjoyed as a tart, non-alcoholic drink. It is very low in calories. If you prefer a gentler flavour, dilute it further or add a little sweetener; it also pairs well with savoury foods.
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.