How many calories in karak tea?
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Short answer
One small cup (150 ml) of karak tea (about 156 g) has about 115 kcal and 3 g of protein; 100 g has about 74 kcal. What changes the calories most is the sugar and the evaporated milk. One small cup of strong black tea boiled with evaporated milk, sugar and cardamom was calculated.
Karak tea is a beloved Gulf drink, especially in Qatar and the UAE: strong black tea boiled for a long time with evaporated milk, sugar, cardamom and sometimes saffron, sold in small paper cups from roadside cafés.
Evaporated milk is richer than regular milk and sugar is added generously, so a small cup carries more calories than ordinary milky tea. Many people drink several cups a day.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 small cup (150 ml) | 156 | 115 | 3 | 20 | 3 |
| 100 g | 100 | 74 | 1.8 | 12.8 | 2 |
What changes the calories in Karak tea?
- Sugar: karak is usually very sweet.
- Evaporated milk: richer than regular milk.
- Number of cups: adds up quickly.
How to enjoy Karak tea a little lighter
- Ask for less sugar.
- Stick to one cup a day.
How were these values calculated?
No official record matches this dish directly, so the values come from a recipe calculation: the nutrients of each ingredient were taken from USDA FoodData Central, added up and divided by the cooked weight. Raw total 156 g, cooked weight 156 g.
One small cup of strong black tea boiled with evaporated milk, sugar and cardamom.
| Ingredient | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brewed black tea | 100 | under 5 | 0 | USDA FDC 173227 |
| evaporated milk | 40 | 54 | 2.7 | USDA FDC 171276 |
| sugar | 15 | 58 | 0 | USDA FDC 169655 |
| cardamom | 1 | under 5 | 0.1 | USDA FDC 170919 |
Spices (under 5 g in total per recipe) are not counted.
Serving weights:
- 1 small cup (150 ml): the whole recipe
Calories per 100 g are rounded to a whole number and macros to one decimal; serving calories to the nearest 5 and protein to a whole gram.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does one small cup (150 ml) of karak tea weigh?
On this page, one small cup (150 ml) of karak tea is taken as about 156 g (the whole recipe). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in karak tea?
One small cup (150 ml) of karak tea has about 3 g of protein; 100 g has 1.8 g.
Where does karak tea come from?
It is inspired by Indian milk tea and has developed its own Gulf style with evaporated milk.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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