Chai (Milk Tea) — 1 cup (with 2 tsp sugar)
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Chai (Milk Tea)

चाय · టీ / చాయ్

Also called: tea with milk, milk tea, chaha

Indian milk tea with sugar. The GI depends heavily on sugar added — without sugar it has minimal glycemic impact.

60
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
60
Glycemic Index
Estimated
6
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
80
Calories
Per serving: 1 cup (with 2 tsp sugar)

Calories & Nutrition: Chai (Milk Tea) (1 cup (with 2 tsp sugar))

12g
Carbs
8g
Sugars
0g
Fiber
3g
Protein
2.5g
Fat

Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.

BeveragesNorth IndianSouth IndianBengaliGujarativegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Drink without sugar or with stevia for near-zero GI. Adding ginger, cardamom, or cinnamon provides flavor without sugar.

Chai (Milk Tea) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 cup (with 2 tsp sugar)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Chai (Milk Tea)?

Chai (Milk Tea) has a glycemic index of 60, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Chai (Milk Tea) increase blood sugar?

Chai (Milk Tea) has a medium glycemic index (60), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.

Is Chai (Milk Tea) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Chai (Milk Tea) has a medium GI (60). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.

What is the glycemic load of Chai (Milk Tea)?

Chai (Milk Tea) has a glycemic load of 6 per serving (1 cup (with 2 tsp sugar)).

Hindi mein

Chai ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Chai ka glycemic index (GI) 60 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 cup (with 2 tsp sugar)) ka glycemic load (GL) 6 hai, aur isme lagbhag 8g sugar aur 12g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya chai khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Chai ka GI 60 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez chai kha sakte hain?

Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Chai ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.

Chai mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 cup (with 2 tsp sugar)) chai mein lagbhag 80 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 12g carbohydrate, 3g protein aur 0g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients · How we source GI data

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Green Tea (Plain) — 1 cup (about 240ml)No carbs

Green Tea (Plain)

ग्रीन टी · గ్రీన్ టీ

Unsweetened brewed green tea leaves. Very low GI with virtually no carbohydrates; rich in antioxidants.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 02 kcal1 cup (about 240ml)
Buttermilk (Chaas) — 1 glassGI 15· Low

Buttermilk (Chaas)

छाछ · మజ్జిగ

Diluted curd with salt, cumin, and coriander. Virtually zero glycemic impact and great for digestion.

North IndianSouth IndianGujarati+1
GL 140 kcal1 glass