Cinnamon and Ginger Tea
Quick answer
A medium portion of Cinnamon and Ginger Tea (240 ml) contains 19 kcal, with 3.1 g of net carbohydrates and 0.5 g of protein.
- Carbs4.3 g90%
- Protein0.5 g10%
- Fat0 g0%
- Fibre1.2 g
Percentages of total energy (calories)
How many calories are in cinnamon and ginger tea?
The smell of cinnamon with ginger warms the house before it warms your stomach! There are 8 calories per 100 ml, and a cup (240 ml) without sugar has about 19 calories. So it is one of the lightest hot drinks you can have in winter.
Do cinnamon and ginger burn fat?
Since people often search for "cinnamon and ginger for fat burning" and "cinnamon drink for weight loss", let me be honest with you: no drink burns fat on its own.
But the nice thing about it is that it gives you a rich, warm taste without sugar, and that helps you do without sweetened drinks and desserts after meals. That is where the real difference lies on a diet.
Does a cinnamon drink raise blood sugar?
Without sugar, no. It has very little carbohydrate (1.8 g per 100 ml, half a gram of which is fibre), so the glycemic index does not apply to it.
How to make it
- You can simmer a cinnamon stick with 4 or 5 slices of fresh ginger in two cups of water for 10 minutes over low heat.
- If you want sweetness, you can add two drops of stevia instead of sugar or honey.
- A squeeze of lemon at the end gives it a refreshing taste.
- Ceylon cinnamon tastes milder than the cassia cinnamon that is common in supermarkets.
Lighter alternatives
- Instead of a cup of tea with two spoons of sugar (about 32 calories): a cup of cinnamon and ginger without sugar (19 calories).
- Instead of something sweet after dinner: a hot cup of cinnamon and ginger.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per typical portion (240 ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 8 kcal | 19.2 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 4.3 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 3.1 g |
| Sugar | less than 2 g | — |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Glycemic index | Not applicable | |
| Glycemic load | Not applicable | |
| Insulin index | not tested | |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 8 kcal per 100 g, ranking 22 of 48 in Drinks (lowest first).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cinnamon and ginger tea?
8 calories per 100 ml, and about 19 calories per cup, without sugar.
Do cinnamon and ginger burn fat?
No drink burns fat on its own. Its benefit is that it is a warm, light alternative to sweetened drinks.
Does a cinnamon drink raise blood sugar?
Without sugar, no; it has very little carbohydrate.
When is the best time to drink cinnamon and ginger?
There is no magic time, but many people like it after a meal instead of something sweet, or in the evening instead of tea and coffee.
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References & Scientific Sources
- The glycemic index does not apply because this food has less than 5 g of available carbohydrate per 100 g, and a GI test requires 25 to 50 g of available carbohydrate, per: ISO 26642:2010. Food products — Determination of the glycaemic index (GI) and recommendation for food classification. International Organization for Standardization; 2010. www.iso.org/standard/43633.html
- Definition of available carbohydrate and glycemic load: FAO/WHO. Carbohydrates in human nutrition: report of a joint FAO/WHO expert consultation. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 66. Rome; 1998. www.fao.org/4/w8079e/w8079e00.htm
Medically reviewed by Dr. Wassim Habib | Founder, WiBo Health · 31 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.