Edible parts
Tea leaf / herb as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1297 kJ / 310 kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 17 g | 34% |
| Carbohydrate | 50 g | 19% |
| Fibre | 33 g | — |
| Fat | 3.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg | 56% |
| Vitamin K | 60 µg | 80% |
| Folate | 42 µg | 21% |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 33% |
| Iron | 13 mg | 93% |
| Magnesium | 158 mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1680 mg | 84% |
| Zinc | 2.1 mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
The bigger-leaf white. More oxidised than silver needle, less vitamin C, a sturdier cup. Brewed cup figures vary by leaf amount and steep time; this atlas row is the catalogue entry as sold.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Shou Mei (Camellia sinensis; SK Shou mei) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under tea. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Tea leaf / herb as sold.