Tea (Chai, Strong Brew)
Beverages · Coffee Tea
Strong plain chai tea is low FODMAP at 149 ml. Fructans are moderate at 186 ml and high at 250 ml. This preparation uses one tea bag steeped for three to five minutes, without milk.
Serving sizes for tea (chai, strong brew)
The reference volumes are 149 ml low, 186 ml moderate and 250 ml high in fructans. They describe plain strong brewed chai.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 250 ml | Fructans 0.3 g | |
| 149 ml portion | 149 ml | Fructans 0.03 g | |
| 186 ml portion | 186 ml | Fructans 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is tea (chai, strong brew) low FODMAP?
Fructans are the group that changes across the reference volumes; the other listed groups remain low. The portion applies to brewed chai tea, not a chai latte powder, syrup or concentrate. Strong chai with a low FODMAP milk alternative is a separate preparation and should not inherit the plain tea's amount.
Tea (Chai, Strong Brew) and IBS: what to know
If comparing chai drinks in relation to IBS, record whether the drink began with a tea bag, a powder or a liquid concentrate. Those preparations can include different ingredients and amounts. A low rating for this brewed tea cannot establish the rating of a café chai latte or predict individual symptoms.
Gut-friendly ways to eat tea (chai, strong brew)
Use a timer for the three-to-five-minute infusion and measure the amount poured into your cup. Check any sweetener independently and include extra tea added as a top-up. If you prefer milk, use the matching prepared-drink entry rather than adding an unspecified amount and keeping the plain-tea rating. The weak chai with a milk alternative guide describes a shorter brew.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 250 ml cup of strong chai low FODMAP?
No. The listed 250 ml strong brew is high in fructans. The low reference is the smaller 149 ml amount.
How is the strong chai prepared?
One tea bag is infused for three to five minutes. This guide describes brewed tea without a milk addition.
Can I use this amount for chai concentrate?
No. A concentrate or sweetened powder is a different preparation. Its ingredients and dilution need their own assessment.
Which FODMAP increases in this chai?
Fructans are moderate at 186 ml and high at 250 ml. Other listed groups remain low at the reference volumes.
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