Calories In Green Tea and Additives

Naturally, the calories in green tea is zero. However, with additives like sugar, honey or milk… the calories many vary. The advantage of these additives is that they contain a small amount of calories, but gives your tea a whole unique delightful taste.

Below is a list of green tea additives and the amount of calories they contain.

Calories In Green Tea

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Sugar: Every tea needs a sweet taste right? Sugar has 15 calories per teaspoon.

Honey: Apart from honey tasting yummy with tea, it contains a rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It also contains about 22 calories per teaspoon.

Milk: Milk taste so great with tea =) It also makes it appear more creamy. The calories in milk all depends on the fat content of the milk. On average, whole milk contains 150 calories per cup, while 1 percent fat contains 103 calories per cup.

Creamers: Some people prefer using coffee creamers rather then milk in their tea. These type of creamers contain about 20-40 calories per serving. However, it all depends on variety.

Cinnamon: Must people also love to add cinnamon in their tea for a yummy spruced up taste and health benefits. 1 teaspoon of cinnamon has about 6 calories.

Lemon: Adding lemon to green tea is quite classic. But why wouldn’t it be? It’s very relaxing and soothing… especially when one has a cold. It also contains antioxidants and vitamin C. 1 slice of lemon contains about 2 calories.

Ginger: Some tea drinkers incorporate ginger into their green tea. It has endless health benefits and contains high levels of vitamin C, magnesium and other minerals. 1 teaspoon of grounded ginger contains about 6 calories.

Vanilla Extract: A drop of vanilla is often added into green tea, especially when making a Starbucks green tea ice tea or latte using matcha power. It really makes a great difference in taste. 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract contains about 12 calories.

Calories source: USDA