Is Hot Tea 0 Calories? The Truth About Brewed Tea
                                
                                
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                                Plain, brewed tea from the *Camellia sinensis* plant contains almost no calories, with a standard 8-ounce cup of black or green tea having about 2 calories. This makes it a virtually calorie-free beverage, provided no high-calorie ingredients are added.