Chai Tea (Weak, Soy Bean Milk)
Beverages · Tea
Weak chai with milk made from soy beans is low FODMAP at 180 ml. The larger 250 ml reference is moderate in fructans. This is a short tea-bag infusion with a small milk addition.
Serving sizes for chai tea (weak, soy bean milk)
The 180 ml reference is low and the 250 ml reference is moderate in fructans. Match both the weak brew and the soy-bean-milk preparation.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 250 ml | Fructans 0.1 g | |
| ¾ cup | 180 ml | Fructans 0.07 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is chai tea (weak, soy bean milk) low FODMAP?
The preparation uses one tea bag for one to two minutes and one tablespoon of soy-bean milk. All groups are low at 180 ml; fructans are moderate at 250 ml while the other listed groups remain low. No high portion is supplied. The strong version has different ratings and is not interchangeable.
Chai Tea (Weak, Soy Bean Milk) and IBS: what to know
For IBS meal comparisons, record whether the soy milk is made from beans or protein, how much is added and how long the tea brews. A small milk addition in tea does not establish the rating of a glass of whole-bean soy milk. Cup colour is also an unreliable measure of infusion strength.
Gut-friendly ways to eat chai tea (weak, soy bean milk)
Use a timer and a measured milk addition to make the drink consistently. Pour the finished tea into a marked measure to learn what the 180 ml reference looks like in your usual cup. Check sweeteners separately, and count top-ups as additional drink. A chai powder or café concentrate needs its own preparation assessment rather than this brewed-tea serving.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 250 ml cup of weak soy-bean-milk chai low FODMAP?
The listed 250 ml cup is moderate in fructans. The smaller 180 ml reference is low.
Which FODMAP changes between the listed volumes?
Fructans change from low to moderate. GOS and the other listed groups remain low at these reference amounts.
Does this describe a full glass of soy milk?
No. It describes brewed tea with one tablespoon of soy-bean milk. The milk alone is a separate food entry.
Can I keep the tea bag in longer?
A longer steep changes the preparation. Consult the strong soy-bean-milk chai guide instead of assuming the weak-brew rating remains applicable.
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