Tea with semi-skimmed milk combines the theaflavin polyphenols and caffeine of black tea with the calcium, iodine, riboflavin, and protein of semi-skimmed dairy. This is the most commonly consumed hot drink in the UK. Milk proteins bind some polyphenols reducing their bioavailability, but research suggests overall health benefits of the combination are retained.
Milk proteins bind some catechins but do not eliminate the health benefit of tea. Pour the milk in after the tea to better judge the strength. Avoid teas with meals if relying on plant iron sources.
Where Tea, infusion, average, with semi-skimmed milk Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 44.0 mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 16.0 mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 15.0 mg | 2% | |
| Chloride | 14.0 mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 3.00 µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 3.00 µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 3.00 mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.130 mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.100 mg | 1% | |
| Niacin equivalents (NE) | 0.100 mg | 1% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.080 mg | 1% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.040 mg | 3% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.010 mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.010 mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.010 mg | 1% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-TE) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Iodine | 2.00 µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.100 g | — | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Beta-carotene | 1.00 µg | — | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 3.00 µg | 0% | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 µg | 2% |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
How we source and normalise our data →