Black Tea (Strong, Soy Bean Milk)

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Strong black tea with soy milk made from soy beans is low FODMAP at 131 ml. GOS and fructans are moderate at 164 ml and high at 250 ml. Milk preparation is part of the entry.

Serving sizes for black tea (strong, soy bean milk)

The listed volumes are 131 ml low, 164 ml moderate and 250 ml high in GOS and fructans. The milk is made from soy beans, not soy protein.

Avoid
1 cupabout 250 ml

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Black Tea (Strong, Soy Bean Milk) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 cup250 mlFructans 0.3 gAvoid
½ cup131 mlFructans 0.08 gLow
⅔ cup164 mlFructans 0.1 gModerate

Breakdown for 1 cup

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.3gFructans
0.3gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 cupabout 250 ml

Is black tea (strong, soy bean milk) low FODMAP?

The drink uses one tea bag infused for three to five minutes with one tablespoon of milk. Both GOS and fructans change at the larger volumes, while the other listed groups remain low. Soy-bean milk is distinct from soy-protein milk; the ingredient label is more useful than simply calling either product soy milk.

Black Tea (Strong, Soy Bean Milk) and IBS: what to know

For this tea, record the specific milk product as well as how long the bag stays in the water. If comparing IBS responses, a switch in soy milk formulation or a much larger milk addition changes more than the drink's name suggests. The low reference does not predict individual symptoms or describe every soy latte.

Gut-friendly ways to eat black tea (strong, soy bean milk)

Use a timer for the strong brew and measure the milk addition rather than pouring freely. Measure the drink volume before transferring it to your usual cup. Check any sweetener separately and include top-ups in the total consumed. The weak soy-bean-milk tea entry is a separate option when using a shorter infusion.

Frequently asked questions

Is a full 250 ml cup of strong soy-bean-milk tea low FODMAP?

No. That reference is high in both GOS and fructans. The listed low amount is 131 ml.

Which groups are moderate at 164 ml?

GOS and fructans are both moderate. The remaining listed groups are low at that volume.

Can I use this guide for soy-protein milk?

Use the matching milk or prepared-drink guide. Soy-protein milk and milk made from whole soy beans are distinct preparations.

Does a weaker brew use the same portion?

No. The weak soy-bean-milk tea has a separate entry. Match infusion strength as well as the milk product.

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Sources and editorial notes

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.