Is it okay to put sugar in green tea?
Is it okay to put sugar in green tea?
Sugar is a commonly used additive for beverages like tea, coffee, and fruit juice for enhancing the taste. As a tea lover, you must have come to a point when you are in a dilemma about whether to add sugar to your green tea or not worrying about its impact on the health benefits offered by the tea. In this blog, we will make it clear for you to get rid of this confusion. Stay tuned.
Can You Add Sugar to Green Tea?
Can we add sugar to green tea? Well, it depends on personal taste preferences and health conditions.
We all know, green tea is praised as the healthiest tea among the many tea varieties. Sugar in tea may impact the taste profile as well as health factors of the tea. So, green tea with sugar - “best” idea or “bad” idea? The answer varies on what you are looking for in your tea.
Keep on reading to find out the best time to “add” and “avoid” sugar in your green tea.
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You are new to green tea
When we say add green tea if you are new to green tea, note that it is not mandatory. Undoubtedly, green tea is the tea with the most delicate flavor, however, green tea might taste undesirably bitter if not brewed in the right way. If you are in the beginning phase of the green tea journey, you can try adding sugar to it to avoid bitterness if any. Gradually, you can reduce the sugar amount as you get along with the original taste of green tea.
You are looking for maximum catechins
There is a misconception that adding sugar to green tea destroys the health benefits green tea has to offer. Fun fact, green tea offers stronger health benefits when served with sugar. Surprised? Let us explain.
According to the research by Food Research International, tea absorbs catechins better when sugar is added. So what are catechins? Catechins are antioxidants that help protect your body from fatal health issues like cancer, strokes, and heart diseases. By boosting your immune system, with abundant catechins, you are less likely to fall sick. So, sugar and green tea are great from a health perspective as sucrose aids in better transfer of catechins to your blood circulation.
22° Nepal Jasmine Green Tea
Blended with fragrant Jasmine blossoms from Nepal. Offers a naturally sweet honey-like taste and alluring aroma—many people find no need to add sugar. Enjoy hot or iced for delicate flavor and wellness benefits.
Key Benefits:
- Naturally sweet undertone reduces need for added sugar
- Rich in antioxidants and calming aroma
- Supports relaxation and gentle digestion
- Perfect for beginners or flavor-focused drinkers
How to Brew:
- Water at 175–185°F (80–85°C)
- Steep 2–3 minutes
- Enjoy plain to taste natural sweetness
When not to put sugar in your green tea?
You are drinking tea for weight loss
Aiming to lose weight, many people include green tea in their diet plan to maintain a healthy fit body. However, adding sugar to green tea will not improve the situation, presumably, it will only worsen it...
If you are defending against diabetes
Recently, green tea benefits have been a common topic of talk amongst people who are dealing with high blood sugar or diabetes...
If you are looking for the “real delicate” taste of the green tea
Unlike other teas, the oxidation process is completely avoided during the processing of Green tea...
29° Nepal Ilam Green Tea Leaves
Naturally shaded by monsoon clouds in Nepal's tea mountains. Delivers a deep sweet undertone when steeped properly—ideal for enjoying pure, delicate flavor without added sugar.
Key Benefits:
- Natural sweetness from high-altitude growth
- Rich in catechins and antioxidants
- Supports wellness without calories from sugar
- Perfect for weight-conscious or flavor-purist drinkers
How to Brew for Sweetness:
- Steep at 160°F (71°C) for 2 minutes
- Use filtered water
- Enjoy plain to taste natural honey notes
Different ways to sweeten green tea without sugar
Honey
After sugar, honey is the most commonly used ingredient for sweetening tea...
Stevia Leaf
Natural Sweetener is always the best alternative and stevia is one of the best options available...
Lemon Juice
If your aim of adding sweetener is actually to reduce the bitterness of green tea rather than adding extra sweetness...
Mint
Just like lemon juice, with mint, the aim is to reduce the bitterness in green tea...
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is another popular natural sweetener you can use as an alternative to regular sugar...
85° Spearmint Lemongrass Herbal Tea (Caffeine-Free)
Refreshing blend that naturally cuts bitterness and adds crisp, soothing flavor—great sugar-free way to enhance green tea taste or enjoy standalone.
Key Benefits:
- Reduces perceived bitterness without calories
- Aids digestion and freshens breath
- Caffeine-free for anytime enjoyment
- Supports wellness naturally
How to Use:
- Brew alone or add minty note to green tea
- Steep 5–7 minutes
- Enjoy hot or iced
How to make green tea?
As we have mentioned earlier, the preparation method hugely decides the taste of your green tea...
FAQs
Conclusion
Now, we know that sugar can do good as well as bad, depending on your goal for drinking the beverage...
Green tea is enjoyed for its delicate flavor and substantial health benefits. At Danfe tea, green tea is not just another ordinary green tea, but they are blended with wholesome Jasmine blossoms from Nepal providing tea the incredible fragrant flavor with alluring aroma, that you can find nowhere. Enjoyed both hot and iced, Nepal Jasmine Green tea from Danfe provides a naturally sweet taste of honey and Jasmine; it is very unlikely that you may want to add sugar to it.
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