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Tea Float

Tea Float
Tea Float
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A Tea Float is a refreshing beverage consisting of a scoop of vanilla ice cream or sherbet floating in a chilled tea base, often black or green tea. It's a popular treat in East Asia, particularly in Japan and Taiwan, where it's known as 'tea float' or 'cream soda' in some contexts.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carb, high-fat treat due to the ice cream, providing a quick energy boost from sugar and some calcium and protein from the dairy. A typical serving ranges from 250 to 400 calories, depending on the tea's sweetness and the size of the ice cream scoop.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories120 kcal
Protein2 g
Carbs20 g
Fat4 g
Fiber0 g
Sugar18 g
Sodium40 mg
Calcium80 mg
Potassium150 mg
Vitamin D1.5 mcg
Vitamin A50 mcg
Vitamin B120.3 mcg
Phosphorus60 mg
Magnesium10 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a modern fusion dessert that blends Western ice cream with traditional tea-drinking customs, often enjoyed as a cooling snack in summer. Nutritionally, the tea's antioxidants can partially offset the indulgence, making it a 'guilty pleasure' with a hint of healthfulness.

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