Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar
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A realistic serve of Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar (1 sachet, 14 g) has 50 kcal, 1 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fat, 6 g added sugar and 20 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 357 kcal, 7.1 g protein, 71.4 g carbohydrate, 7.1 g fat, 6.4 g saturated fat, 42.9 g added sugar, 0 g fibre and 143 mg sodium.
Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix is a sachet powder of dairy whitener, sugar and tea and cardamom extracts. It scores EB4: nutrition is lowest because there is no fibre and little protein, ingredients are short and free of additives, and risk is high from the added sugar and saturated fat. Fine as an occasional cup, not an everyday habit.
Ingredients, decoded
4 listed- Dairy Whitener
- Sugar
- Assam Tea Extract
- Cardamom Extract
14½ teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 71.4 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar:
| Energy | 357 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g |
| Total sugars | 71.4 g |
| Added sugars | 42.9 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g |
| Total fat | 7.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 143 mg |
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Why Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar scores EB4
Nutrition is an E with no fibre and 7.1 g protein per 100 g. Ingredients are a B for a short, additive-free list. Risk is a 4 on 42.9 g added sugar per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 7.1 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 357 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
There is no fibre, protein is 7.1 g per 100 g and the powder is 71.4 g sugars per 100 g, of which 42.9 g are added. That leaves the grade at the bottom.
No vitamins or minerals are declared. Per sachet, the protein is about 1 g, which is too little to add anything.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Dairy Whitener
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is four ingredients: dairy whitener, sugar, Assam tea extract and cardamom extract. No additives are listed, and nothing on the pack costs ingredient points as a hollow promise.
The grade is held back from the top because no percentages are declared, so the share of tea and cardamom is unknown.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 42.9 g
- Sodium
- 143 mg
- Saturated fat
- 6.4 g
- Trans fat
- 0.07 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Added sugar is the biggest driver: 42.9 g per 100 g. One sachet has 6 g. Saturated fat is 6.4 g per 100 g, above the 5 g high line, and comes from the dairy whitener.
Energy at 357 kcal per 100 g and sodium at 143 mg per 100 g add a little. Trans fat is 0.07 g per 100 g and no hydrogenated fat is listed, so it is accepted as declared.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (42.9g per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (6.4g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar live up to its claims?
Cardamom is in the list but its share is not declared, and the natural spices line rests on that one ingredient. The retailer page also shows a sugar wording the pack does not print.
- Product namePartly true
“Cardamom”
Cardamom extract is the last ingredient listed, and no percentage is declared. The powder is led by dairy whitener and sugar.
- On the packBe careful
“Natural Spices”
Cardamom extract is the only spice in the list, and it is an extract rather than the whole spice. Its share is not declared.
- On the packHolds
“1 Sachet + 100ml Hot Water = 1 Perfect Cup”
The serve is one 14 g sachet, which gives 50 kcal and 6 g added sugar in one small cup.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Regular Sugar”
The retailer page shows Regular Sugar in the title, but the pack does not print that phrase. The pack declares 42.9 g added sugar per 100 g, 6 g per sachet.
What's in Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar?
Dairy whitener and sugar lead, followed by tea and cardamom extracts. The added sugar and the saturated fat from the dairy whitener are what to watch.
4 ingredients listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
Dairy whitener comes first, so the powder is mostly milk solids, which give the creamy body and the protein. Sugar is second, and then Assam tea extract and cardamom extract give the chai flavour. No percentages are declared, and no additives are listed.
Ingredients to watch
- Added sugarConcern
42.9 g per 100 g, 6 g in one 14 g sachet. This is the main driver of the risk grade.
- No fibre, little proteinConcern
Fibre is 0 g and protein is 7.1 g per 100 g, about 1 g per sachet. This is why nutrition sits at the bottom grade.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
6.4 g per 100 g, above the 5 g high line, from the dairy whitener. One sachet has 0.9 g.
- Undeclared sharesWorth watching
No percentages are given for the dairy whitener, tea or cardamom, so the real tea and spice content is unknown.
- Short, additive-free listFine
Four ingredients and no additives. Sodium is 143 mg per 100 g, 20 mg per sachet.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre and no vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- The shares of tea extract and cardamom extract are not stated.
What to know about Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar
Sweet milky chai, with 6 g added sugar a cup
Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix is a powder in 14 g sachets, sold in a pack of 10. It is built from dairy whitener, sugar, Assam tea extract and cardamom extract, with no percentages declared. It is bought by people who want a cup of masala-style chai in about a minute, without boiling milk and tea.
You stir one sachet into 100 ml of hot water. One sachet has 50 kcal, 1 g protein, 10 g sugars of which 6 g are added, 0.9 g saturated fat and 20 mg sodium. Per 100 g the powder has 357 kcal, 42.9 g added sugar, 6.4 g saturated fat and no fibre.
The name promises cardamom, and the list does carry cardamom extract, though its share is not stated. The front also says natural spices, and cardamom is the only spice named. The pack prints the ingredients after mixing as partly skimmed milk, sugar, tea and cardamom. CleanPlate scores it EB4.
Who should eat Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar?
An occasional cup for most adults, and rarely for children and teens. At 6 g added sugar per sachet, frequency matters more than any single cup.
- Most adultsOccasionally
6 g added sugar per sachet, and 42.9 g added sugar per 100 g.
- Children and teensRarely
A sweetened tea drink with 6 g added sugar a cup and no fibre.
- PregnancyOccasionally
Tea extract is in the list and a sachet has 6 g added sugar, so keep to the odd cup.
- Heart conditionsOccasionally
6.4 g saturated fat per 100 g, 0.9 g per sachet, with sodium at only 20 mg per sachet.
Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar: common questions
Is Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar healthy?
Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar is high in sugar and saturated fat, so occasional and moderate intake is fine and won't affect your health in any major way, but it shouldn't be a frequent treat.
How many calories and how much protein are in Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar?
Per 100 g, Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar has 357 kcal, 7.1 g protein, 71.4 g carbohydrate, 7.1 g fat and 6.4 g saturated fat. One serve (1 sachet, 14 g) has 50 kcal and 1 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar?
4 ingredients, in label order: Dairy Whitener, Sugar, Assam Tea Extract, Cardamom Extract.
Does Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 1 holds, 1 is partly true, 2 need care. "Cardamom" is partly true: Cardamom extract is the last ingredient listed, and no percentage is declared. The powder is led by dairy whitener and sugar. "Natural Spices" needs care: Cardamom extract is the only spice in the list, and it is an extract rather than the whole spice. Its share is not declared.
Who should limit Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar?
Most adults: occasionally. 6 g added sugar per sachet, and 42.9 g added sugar per 100 g. Children and teens: rarely. A sweetened tea drink with 6 g added sugar a cup and no fibre. Pregnancy: occasionally. Tea extract is in the list and a sachet has 6 g added sugar, so keep to the odd cup.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar have?
Per 100 g, Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar has 42.9 g added sugar, 143 mg sodium (about 0.4 g salt) and 6.4 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in sugar and saturated fat.
What does the EB4 score mean for Chaayos Cardamom Instant Tea Premix Regular Sugar?
The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (B) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (4) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: There is no fibre, protein is 7.1 g per 100 g and the powder is 71.4 g sugars per 100 g, of which 42.9 g are added. That leaves the grade at the bottom. Ingredients: The list is four ingredients: dairy whitener, sugar, Assam tea extract and cardamom extract. No additives are listed, and nothing on the pack costs ingredient points as a hollow promise. Load risk: Added sugar is the biggest driver: 42.9 g per 100 g. One sachet has 6 g. Saturated fat is 6.4 g per 100 g, above the 5 g high line, and comes from the dairy whitener.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | EB4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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