Herbal iced tea base
Herbal iced tea base is a refreshing, caffeine-free beverage concentrate traditionally brewed from a blend of dried herbs, flowers, and spices, often sweetened with sugar or honey. Common ingredients include chrysanthemum, goji berries, mint, and licorice root, and it is a popular summer drink across East and Southeast Asia.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is typically low in fat and protein but can be high in simple carbohydrates if sweetened, with a rough calorie range of 50-150 per serving depending on sugar content. It primarily provides hydration and may offer trace amounts of antioxidants and minerals from the herbal ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 5 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 35 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 5 IU |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Herbal iced tea bases are often rooted in traditional wellness practices, where specific herb combinations are believed to have cooling or balancing properties for the body, making the drink both a cultural staple and a functional refreshment.
