Tea, black, infusion, strong

This strong black tea infusion is made by steeping tea leaves in water and straining them out. The figures describe the infusion without added milk or sugar. It consists mainly of water, with 99g of water per 100g, and provides 2 kJ of energy, 0.1g of protein and 35mg of potassium.

Water helps maintain hydration, while potassium supports normal nerve and muscle function. The infusion contains only trace amounts of fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, sugars and salt. Adding milk or sugar changes its nutritional content. Black tea also contains caffeine, which can affect sleep, although the supplied data do not give its caffeine content. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.