Tea (Black, Weak Brew)
Beverages · Coffee Tea
Weak black tea: 250 ml is low FODMAP; 488 ml is moderate FODMAP; 613 ml is high FODMAP.
Last updated 22 September 2026Serving sizes for tea (black, weak brew)
Weak black tea: 250 ml is low FODMAP; 488 ml is moderate FODMAP; 613 ml is high FODMAP.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 250 ml | Fructans 0.03 g | |
| 488 ml portion | 488 ml | Fructans 0.1 g | |
| 613 ml portion | 613 ml | Fructans 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is tea (black, weak brew) low FODMAP?
Fructans drive the moderate and high ratings at the listed portions. Excess fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and GOS remain low at those portions.
Tea (Black, Weak Brew) and IBS: what to know
Match both the tea type and brewing strength. Weak infusions use one teabag for 1–2 minutes; strong infusions use one teabag for 3–5 minutes. Milk, sweeteners and other added ingredients have separate serving profiles.
Gut-friendly ways to eat tea (black, weak brew)
Weak black tea is low FODMAP at 250 ml, moderate at 488 ml and high at 613 ml. These portions apply to one teabag infused for 1–2 minutes. Fructans drive these ratings. One reference cup is 250 ml; measure other amounts in millilitres. Milk, sweeteners and other added ingredients have separate serving values.
Frequently asked questions
What are the FODMAP serving sizes?
Weak black tea: 250 ml is low FODMAP; 488 ml is moderate FODMAP; 613 ml is high FODMAP.
How should I prepare and measure it?
Weak black tea is low FODMAP at 250 ml, moderate at 488 ml and high at 613 ml. These portions apply to one teabag infused for 1–2 minutes. Fructans drive these ratings. One reference cup is 250 ml; measure other amounts in millilitres. Milk, sweeteners and other added ingredients have separate serving values.
Do other preparations have the same values?
Match both the tea type and brewing strength. Weak infusions use one teabag for 1–2 minutes; strong infusions use one teabag for 3–5 minutes. Milk, sweeteners and other added ingredients have separate serving profiles.
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