Tea

LiquidHerbAromaticTannicAstringentEarthyMaltyFloralSmoky

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 1
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 0.3
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): 3

Brew strength and tea style influence trace nutrient levels and astringency. Brewed tea contributes negligible calories.

Storage

Room temp: up to 0 days
Refrigerated: up to 3 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Tea is a brewed infusion of Camellia sinensis leaves, ranging from pale green to deep amber. It tastes brisk and lightly tannic with aromas that can be floral, malty, or smoky depending on the style; cooks use it as a flavorful liquid for poaching fruit, braising meats, infusing broths, or making syrups, and it appears at retail as loose-leaf or tea bags.

Originating in China, tea cultivation and processing spread across East and South Asia before becoming a global commodity through trade. It is central to Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and British culinary traditions, with major production in China, India, Sri Lanka, and Kenya.