Can kidney patients drink milk tea (chai)?

Yes in moderation — 1-2 cups daily. The minerals come mostly from the milk: use less milk or diluted milk to lighten the load. Dialysis patients must count chai as fluid and dairy allowance. For potassium-sensitive patients, green tea is lighter.

Beverages

Is Milk Tea (Chai) Good for Kidneys?

Also known as: चाय

USE PORTION CAUTION

Potassium 88 mg/100gPhosphorus 2 mg/100gSodium 3 mg/100g

Milk tea combines black tea (low minerals) with milk (moderate potassium/phosphorus). The milk adds ~90-200 mg potassium and ~50-100 mg phosphorus per cup depending on milk type and strength. Limit to 1-2 cups/day in CKD stages 3-5; dialysis patients should count it as fluid and milk allowance. Use less milk or switch to green tea.

Nutrition Profile (per 100g)

Nutrient

Amount

Level

CKD Note

Potassium

88 mg

Low

Target <2,000-3,000 mg/day

Phosphorus

2 mg

Low

Target 800-1,000 mg/day

Sodium

3 mg

Low

Target <2,000 mg/day

Protein

0 g

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Dialysis: 1.2 g/kg/day

Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central and ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Actual values vary by variety, ripeness, serving size, and cooking method. The database rating is a general reference, not an individualized diet recommendation.