Oolong Milk Tea
Oolong Milk Tea is a popular beverage that combines the complex, floral notes of oolong tea with creamy milk, often sweetened and served over ice. Originating from Taiwan, it typically includes brewed oolong tea, milk (dairy or non-dairy), sugar or syrup, and sometimes tapioca pearls or other toppings. It has become a global staple in bubble tea shops and cafes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is generally high in carbohydrates due to added sugars and any sweeteners, with moderate fat content from the milk. It provides some antioxidants from the oolong tea and calcium if dairy milk is used, but a standard serving can range from 200 to 400 calories depending on size and sweetness level.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 36 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 60 mcg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Oolong tea is partially oxidized, giving it a unique flavor profile between green and black tea, which pairs beautifully with milk. Nutritionally, the tea contains polyphenols that may support metabolism, though the health benefits can be offset by high sugar content in many commercial versions.
