Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea) — 1 cup
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Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea)

नून चाय · నూన్ చాయ్

Also called: pink tea, sheer chai, gulabi chai, kashmiri chai, salt tea

Kashmir's everyday pink tea, made by boiling green tea leaves with baking soda until deep red, then adding milk and salt instead of sugar. Milk gives it a little natural sugar and a gentle effect on blood sugar.

35
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
35
Glycemic Index
Estimated
3
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
110
Calories
Per serving: 1 cup

Calories & Nutrition: Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea) (1 cup)

8g
Carbs
8g
Sugars
0g
Fiber
5g
Protein
6g
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.

BeveragesKashmirivegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

The salted version is better for blood sugar than sweet chai; the modern 'pink tea' in cafes often has sugar and cream, so ask for salt. Keep salt modest if you have high blood pressure.

Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 cup).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea)?

Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea) has a glycemic index of 35, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea) increase blood sugar?

Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea) has a low glycemic index (35), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea) is a low-GI food (GI 35), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea)?

Noon Chai (Kashmiri Pink Tea) has a glycemic load of 3 per serving (1 cup).

Hindi mein

Noon chai ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Noon chai ka glycemic index (GI) 35 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 cup) ka glycemic load (GL) 3 hai, aur isme lagbhag 8g sugar aur 8g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya noon chai khane se sugar badhti hai?

Noon chai ka GI kam (35) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez noon chai kha sakte hain?

Haan. Noon chai ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Noon chai mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 cup) noon chai mein lagbhag 110 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 8g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 0g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from ingredients (green tea, milk, salt) · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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