How many grams of sugar is in a cup of milk tea? Revealing the hidden “sweet trap”
In recent years, milk tea has become a "happy water" for young people's daily consumption, but the health controversies that have followed have also become more and more intense. The topic of "sugar content in milk tea" that has been hotly debated across the Internet in the past 10 days shows that consumers' concerns about sugar intake have reached a new high. This article will use structured data to reveal the truth about the sugar content behind a cup of milk tea.
1. Comparison of sugar content of popular milk tea brands
According to local market regulatory authorities and third-party testing data, the sugar content of mainstream milk tea brands varies significantly. The following is the actual measured data of 6 milk teas that have been hotly discussed in the past 10 days:
| brand | Product name | Specifications(ml) | Total sugar (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi Tea | Succulent grapes | 500 | 56.8 |
| Nayuki tea | Domineering Cheese Strawberry | 650 | 72.3 |
| Mixue Ice City | bubble milk tea | 400 | 48.5 |
| CoCo is available | Milk tea three brothers | 500 | 62.1 |
| The color of tea is pleasing to the eye | Orchid Latte | 470 | 45.2 |
| ancient tea | Uncle milk tea | 700 | 89.7 |
2. Data on the correlation between sugar intake and health risks
The World Health Organization recommends that adults consume no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day. Comparison found:
| Drink sugar content | Multiples exceeding the standard | Equivalent to |
|---|---|---|
| 50g/cup | 2 times | 11 sugar cubes |
| 70g/cup | 2.8 times | 16 sugar cubes |
| 90g/cup | 3.6 times | 20 sugar cubes |
3. Consumer awareness survey results
A survey of 10,000 people launched by a platform in the past 7 days showed:
| question | Options | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Do you know the sugar content of milk tea? | completely clear | 12% |
| roughly understand | 34% | |
| never followed | 54% | |
| Whether to choose the sugar-free option | Choose every time | 18% |
| occasionally choose | 41% | |
| never choose | 41% |
4. Suggestions from professional organizations
1.Chinese Nutrition Society: It is recommended to gradually reduce your dependence on sweetness through the "stepped sugar reduction method", such as reducing the amount of sugar by 1/4 every week.
2.Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital: Long-term excessive sugar intake may lead to insulin resistance and increase the risk of diabetes. It is recommended to consume no more than 2 cups of milk tea per month.
3.Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Committee: Calls for mandatory labeling of “daily sugar intake proportion” reminders, similar to cigarette health warnings.
5. Healthy Alternatives
• Homemade low-sugar milk tea: use pure milk + tea bag, add sugar substitute (such as erythritol)
• Choose plant-based drinks: natural low-sugar drinks such as almond milk and oat milk
• Flavor substitution: add cinnamon powder and vanilla extract to increase the taste level
To sum up, the sugar content of a cup of milk tea generally exceeds the recommended daily intake by 2-3 times. While enjoying delicious food, consumers should establish scientific awareness of sugar management, which not only protects their health, but also lives up to the sweetness of life.
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