How many calories in Turkish tea?
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Short answer
One tulip tea glass of Turkish tea (about 100 g) has almost no calories (under 5 kcal). What changes the calories most is the added sugar. One tulip glass of unsweetened tea was calculated; versions with one and two sugar cubes are in the table, using the USDA weight of a sugar cube.
Turkish tea is strong black tea brewed in a double teapot and served in small, tulip-shaped glasses, diluted with hot water to the strength you like. It is drunk throughout the day, at home, at work and in every cafe.
Without sugar it has almost no calories, but because people drink many glasses a day, a sugar cube in each one adds up. It is served without milk.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tulip tea glass | 100 | under 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 g | 100 | under 5 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 |
| With 1 sugar cube — 1 tulip tea glass | 102.3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| With 2 sugar cubes — 1 tulip tea glass | 104.6 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
What changes the calories in Turkish tea?
- Sugar: each cube adds calories, and many glasses are drunk a day.
- Number of glasses: small glasses are refilled often.
- Snacks: tea is often served with simit or biscuits.
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 100 g, cooked weight 100 g.
One tulip glass (about 100 ml) of unsweetened black tea. One sugar cube is 2.3 g according to USDA; larger cubes add more.
| Ingredient | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brewed black tea | 100 | under 5 | 0 | USDA FDC 173227 |
Spices (under 5 g in total per recipe) are not counted.
Other rows in the table:
- With 1 sugar cube: Recipe calculation.
- With 2 sugar cubes: Recipe calculation.
Serving weights:
- 1 tulip tea glass: 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.
Can you count the calories in Turkish tea from a photo?
Yes: in QuickCalo, snap a photo of your plate or type what you ate, and get the calories and protein in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one tulip tea glass of Turkish tea weigh?
On this page, one tulip tea glass of Turkish tea is taken as about 100 g (the whole recipe). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in Turkish tea?
One tulip tea glass of Turkish tea has about 0 g of protein; 100 g has 0 g.
Is Turkish tea served with milk?
No. It is served black, either plain or with sugar cubes on the side.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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