Vietnamese Peach Iced Tea
Vietnamese Peach Iced Tea (Trà Đào) is a refreshing, sweet, and fruity iced tea that's a popular street drink in Vietnam. It typically consists of black tea infused with peach flavoring, often using a sweet peach syrup or jam, and is served over ice, sometimes with chunks of peach or a hint of lemon. It's a beloved beverage found at local cafes and street stalls across the country.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is high in carbohydrates, primarily from the added sugar in the peach syrup, and contains negligible fat and protein. A typical serving provides a quick energy boost and some vitamin C from the peach components, with a rough calorie range of 100-150 calories per glass, depending on sweetness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Trà Đào is a staple of Vietnam's vibrant street food scene, offering a cool, sweet respite from the tropical heat. Nutritionally, while it's a treat high in sugar, the black tea base provides antioxidants, making it a more flavorful alternative to plain sugary sodas.
