How Many Calories in Chrysanthemum Tea (Teh Krisan)?

Brewed chrysanthemum flower tea with sugar, around 90 calories, light if you skip the syrup.

90kcal / 1 glass

Teh krisan, chrysanthemum tea, is around 90 calories a glass. The flower brew itself has almost no calories, so everything you are drinking is the sugar they add. Order it without sugar and it is basically a free drink, close to zero.

Nutrition facts

Per 1 glass (300g)	Amount	Per 100g
Calories	90 kcal	30 kcal
Protein	0 g	0 g
Carbs	22 g	7 g
Fat	0 g	0 g

Where the calories come from

Chrysanthemum brew280g

5 kcal

Sugar / rock sugar22g

85 kcal

The real talk

Chrysanthemum tea is one of those drinks people order thinking it is healthy, and you know what, the base actually is. It is just brewed flowers, no calories at all. The only reason it shows up at 90 calories is the sugar or rock sugar they stir in.

So this one is fully in your control. Kosong, no sugar, and you are drinking something that is genuinely close to zero calories with a nice floral taste. If you want a sweet mamak drink that will not hurt you, this is one of the smartest picks on the menu.

How the portions compare

5 kcal

Kosong (no sugar)

90 kcal

Standard glass

140 kcal

Extra sweet

Chrysanthemum Tea (Teh Krisan) variants, ranked by calories

Variant	Calories	Notes
Teh krisan kosong	5 kcal	No sugar
Teh krisan kurang manis	50 kcal	Less sweet
Teh krisan standard	90 kcal	Normal sugar

How to eat it lighter

Order it kosong (no sugar), drops to nearly zero calories
Ask for kurang manis if you still want a bit of sweetness
Drink it hot, you tend to need less sugar to enjoy it

Common questions

How many calories in chrysanthemum tea?

About 90 calories a glass with sugar. Without sugar it is nearly zero.

Is chrysanthemum tea good for weight loss?

Yes, the brew itself has no calories. Order it kosong and it is one of the lightest drinks around.

Does teh krisan have caffeine?

No, it is a flower tea, not a real tea leaf, so it is naturally caffeine-free.

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Calorie and macro figures are estimates for a typical hawker or kopitiam serving. Actual numbers vary by stall, recipe and portion size. Use them as a guide, not gospel.

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