5–10gsugar
6gadded sugar
2gnatural sugar
30% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline
What it takes to burn this off
30calories from this sugar
~7 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
~3 minrunning (~8 km/h)
Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.
A typical cup of milk tea with masala spices and sugar stirred in — the sugar here is almost entirely added, from the 1-2 teaspoons most people stir in, not the tea or milk itself.
Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.
Source: Recipe estimates — ~1.5-2 tsp added sugar per cup; some recipe calculators show up to 10g total sugar per cup depending on milk/sugar quantity (last verified 2026-08-26)