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Ceylon green tea

Ceylon green tea is Sri Lankan-grown tea whose leaves are heated after picking, then steeped to produce a fresh, vegetal or grassy drink.

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About Ceylon green tea

Ceylon green tea is green tea made from tea leaves grown in Sri Lanka. The leaves are heated after picking to limit oxidation, and their appearance varies by grade, from small broken leaves to longer, rolled or twisted leaves. The brewed tea is usually pale yellow to golden, with a fresh, vegetal or grassy flavour that can be mild or more pronounced.

It is typically steeped in hot water and served plain, though it may also be used in blends. It is sold loose or in tea bags. Leaf grade, processing and brewing conditions influence the colour and flavour, so the name does not denote one uniform style or strength.

Ingredient type
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Ceylon green tea

English

Sri Lankan green tea

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Ceylon green tea nutrition & diet

Ceylon green tea nutritional value

Reference: Green tea, Dried

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
388kcal
Protein
26.7g
Carbs
64.2g
Fat
2.7g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Comparisons depend on whether the sample is dry tea leaf or brewed infusion, as well as brewing strength and steeping method. Added milk or sweetener changes the prepared drink.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026) — O007000B141a ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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