Black Tea (Brewed)
Per serving: 1 cup brewed black tea (237g)
About Black Tea (Brewed)
One cup of plain brewed black tea provides approximately 2 calories, no meaningful protein or fat, and about 0.7 grams of carbohydrate. It is almost entirely water, and its glycemic index and load are represented as zero because it supplies negligible digestible carbohydrate.
Black tea contains caffeine, manganese, fluoride, potassium, and small amounts of magnesium, folate, and riboflavin. Its characteristic color and flavor come from oxidized tea polyphenols, including theaflavins and thearubigins.
The nutrition profile changes substantially when sugar, honey, condensed milk, cream, or flavored syrup is added. This entry represents tea brewed with water only; caffeine content varies with leaf quantity, tea type, water temperature, and steeping time.
At-a-Glance Stats
Macronutrient Breakdown
2 kcal
Total calories per 1 cup brewed black tea (237g)
Protein
Builds & repairs muscle tissue
0% of typical daily value
Carbohydrates
Primary fuel source for energy
1% of typical daily value
Total Fat
Supports hormones & nutrient uptake
0% of typical daily value
Dietary Fiber
Feeds gut bacteria & aids digestion
0% of typical daily value
Calories by Serving Size
All values are approximate. Actual nutrition may vary by apple variety (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, etc.).
Key Health Benefits
- 1
Plain brewed black tea supports fluid intake while providing only a few calories per cup.
- 2
It supplies tea polyphenols, including theaflavins and thearubigins, with antioxidant activity.
- 3
Its natural caffeine can temporarily improve alertness and concentration in caffeine-tolerant adults.
- 4
Using unsweetened tea instead of soda or sweetened bottled tea can greatly reduce added-sugar consumption.
- 5
With less than one gram of carbohydrate per cup, plain black tea has no meaningful glycemic load.
Vitamins & Minerals
% Daily Value (2,000 cal diet):
≥20% High10-19% Good<10% LowExpert Tip
Brew black tea without sugar, condensed milk, or flavored syrup to retain its very-low-calorie profile. Steeping time affects strength and caffeine, and people who are sensitive to caffeine should reduce the portion or choose decaffeinated tea later in the day.
Diet Compatibility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Black Tea (Brewed)?›
Black Tea (Brewed) contains 2 calories per 1 cup brewed black tea (237g). This includes 0g protein (0 kcal), 0.7g carbohydrates (2.8 kcal), and 0g fat (0 kcal).
How much protein does Black Tea (Brewed) have?›
Black Tea (Brewed) provides 0g of protein per 1 cup brewed black tea (237g).
Is Black Tea (Brewed) good for weight loss?›
With less than one gram of carbohydrate per cup, plain black tea has no meaningful glycemic load. With 2 calories per serving, it can fit well within a calorie-controlled diet.