Iced black tea with fresh lemon — crisp, clean and just ~80 calories. Vegan and dairy-free, the Lemon Tea is the low-calorie specialist on the beverages menu. It's the drink to reach for when the table is ordering rich, fatty or spicy dishes and you want something that refreshes without adding sweetness.
Lemon Tea sits at the intersection of two great palate-cleansing traditions: the acidity of citrus and the tannins of black tea. Both work independently to reset the palate between bites — together they create a drink that actively makes the food around it taste better. A sip of cold Lemon Tea between bites of fatty, umami-rich XLB or wok dishes lifts the flavour profile and prevents palate fatigue.
At just ~80 calories with minimal sugar, it's also the lowest-calorie specialty drink on the menu. For diners watching calories or simply preferring a drink that doesn't compete with the food for sweetness, Lemon Tea is the clear choice among the $5 options. It costs the same as Honey Lemonade but offers a more austere, tea-forward experience — the lemon here is an accent, not the star.
The drink is vegan and dairy-free — unlike the Brown Sugar Boba and Milk Tea, there is no milk component. It's also caffeine-containing (from the black tea base), which makes it an appropriate choice for lunch or dinner when you want a mild lift without the sweetness of a full boba.
| Nutrition | Per serving (~16 oz) |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~80 |
| Total Sugars | ~18g (with light syrup) |
| Fat | 0g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Caffeine | ~45mg |
| Allergen | Present |
|---|---|
| Milk / Dairy | No |
| Gluten / Wheat | No |
| Tree Nuts / Peanuts | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Soy | No |
At ~80 calories, Lemon Tea is the lightest specialty option on the menu. If you're calorie-conscious but want more than water, this is the right pick.
No dairy, no common allergens. Suitable for virtually every dietary restriction. The safest beverage choice for a table with mixed dietary needs.
Tea tannins plus lemon acidity create the most effective fat-cutting combination on the drinks menu. Order it when the food table is heavy — wok dishes, fried appetizers, soup dumplings.
