What is Tea? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Tea?

Tea can be made from herbs, roots, leaves and even fruits. Caffeinated tea like black, green and white tea all come from one plant. Tea is a beverage made by infusing the tea leaves in hot water and steeping. The result is a beverage with various colors and flavors, which all depend on what kind of tea was made. Black tea will be dark brown with a savory sweetness and bitter edge. Green tea is more vegetal in flavor, while herb teas vary from floral, to fruity and earthy. Tea is commonly served hot and can also be served cold.

What does Tea Taste Like?

Bitter

Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

Ingredients

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

tea

Tea can be made from herbs, roots and leaves and even fruits. Caffeinated tea like black, green and white tea all come from one plant. Tea is a beverage made by infusing the tea leaves in hot water and steeping. The result is a beverage with various colors and flavors, which all depend on what kind of tea was made. Black tea will be dark brown with a savory sweetness and bitter edge. Green tea is more vegetal in flavor, while herb teas vary from floral, to fruity and earthy. When not sold loose, tea is sold and served in small square bags made of thin paper in which the tea sits. Some bags are made of nylon and are shaped like a pyramid. All can without stand boiling hot water.

Tea Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup245g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	2kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	2mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Pure Leaf Iced Tea, Unsweetened Real Brewed Tea, 18.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)

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Twinings English Breakfast Black Tea, 100 Individually Wrapped Tea Bags, Smooth, Flavourful, Robust, Caffeinated, Enjoy Hot or Iced

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Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tea Sampler Variety Pack, Caffeine Free, 18 Tea Bags Box

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Stash Tea Fruity Herbal Tea 6 Flavor Tea Sampler, 6 boxes With 18-20 Tea Bags Each

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Pure Leaf Iced Real Brewed Black Tea, Extra Sweet, 18.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Tea?

1 Cup of Tea contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Tea?

1 Cup of Tea contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Tea?

1 Cup of Tea contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Tea?

1 Cup of Tea contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Tea?

There are 2 calories in 1 Cup of Tea.

How many calories are in 1 fl oz of Tea?

There are 0 calories in 1 fl oz of Tea.

How many calories are in 1 Serving of Tea?

There are 2 calories in 1 Serving of Tea.