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I drink bulletproof coffee almost daily – I love the taste and energy boost. Besides, I’m all about warming low carb drinks in these cool winter months. But later in the day, when I don’t want quite that much caffeine, keto tea is just perfect. Whether you’re cutting down on coffee, don’t like it, or just looking for other options, this keto bulletproof tea recipe is a great alternative!
What Is Bulletproof Tea?
You may have heard of Bulletproof coffee. The name is actually a brand, Bulletproof, but it’s so popular that it has been associated with the delicious coffee product they created. It’s a blend of coffee, butter, and either coconut oil or MCT oil. (Note: this is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bulletproof brand.)
But what if you’re not a coffee drinker? That’s where bulletproof tea comes in!
It’s a blend of tea, butter, and coconut oil or MCT oil. That may sound strange, but it comes out just like a keto tea latte!
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Why Drink Bulletproof Tea?
Bulletproof tea has a lot of the same benefits as bulletproof coffee does: energy, mental clarity, and tasting totally delicious!
You’ll get the most benefit by using MCT oil, but there are other options:
- MCT oil – My favorite for a burst of energy, improving my focus, and adding rich flavor.
- MCT oil powder – Same benefits as MCT oil, but better for a sensitive stomach. However, it can form a film on top if the tea cools completely before you drink it.
- Coconut oil – Most cost effective and easiest to find in stores.
How To Make Keto Tea
It’s super easy to make keto tea! Simply steep the tea in hot water, then blend with butter and MCT oil.
In my experience, a half tablespoon each of butter and MCT oil is plenty. But, you can use a whole tablespoon of each if you prefer.
How do you blend it? There are two ways:
- Use a blender – The way to go for the creamiest, frothiest result.
- Use a milk frother – The quick, easy, minimal cleanup method!
Whatever you do, don’t just stir it. You’ll end up with an oily mess.
Does Bulletproof Tea Break a Fast?
Strictly speaking, yes. Consuming any calories does break a fast.
But, that doesn’t mean that drinking bulletproof tea in the morning isn’t useful. On days when I skip my coffee, I still enjoy it on its own and it keeps me full for hours. I definitely recommend it for anyone that wants to start a keto diet or low carb diet.
More Keto Breakfast Ideas:
- Easy peel hard boiled eggs
- Keto low carb pancakes
- Strawberry avocado smoothie
- Low carb blueberry muffins
Tools To Make Keto Tea:
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- Pique Tea Crystals – My favorite organic tea! The quality is amazing and it’s packed with antioxidants. They have so many great flavors, but I stick to black most of the time.
- Insulated glass mugs – These keep your tea warm for longer.
- Blender – A blender is the best method for making an extra frothy bulletproof tea! This one is powerful enough for virtually any kitchen task, but for simple keto tea, pretty much any kind will do.
- Milk frother – A great portable option on the go, or at the office.
RECIPE CARD
Keto Bulletproof Tea Recipe
This keto bulletproof tea recipe is ready in minutes! It's rich and creamy like a latte, but also lighter than many keto drinks.
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Steep tea in hot water.
Combine tea, butter and MCT oil in a blender, and blend until creamy. Alternatively, use a milk frother in a tall mug.
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Recipe Notes
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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.
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9 Comments
Jules Shepard
I need to give this a go after reading a lot about it the past few weeks! Can’t wait to go bulletproof!
Jean
So easy with minimal ingredients! I love fasting in the morning and sometimes coffee is too much for me so this is such a great idea.
Joni Gomes
Oh wow I love this idea with tea! I used to be very much a coffee drinker but have been more into tea these days. Will try this with my morning chai!
Cheryl
Thank you for this. I have wanted a more substantial drink with almost no carbs for years. Not supposed to have coffee and really am not liking decaf. So tea this winter will be it. I can make a teabag last a couple drinks and cut down the caffeine. I love chai tea once in a while and am open to better ones than found in the grocery aisle. Received a box of tea bags from China, no English so not sure yet how they taste (Chinese DIL thinks I am hooked on caffeine, but just when on a trip. I love the way they prepare their loose tea every day, leaving the leaves at the bottom.
Debrah
Can you have a bulletproof tea any time of day? I am currently following a Keto diet for one month…Does this make me go over my allotted amount of fat and macros? Will this effect my weight loss?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Debrah, Yes, you can! It adds the macros listed on the recipe card, so whether you go over or not depends on what else you eat. 🙂 Most people find that bulletproof tea or coffee helps their weight loss efforts, but it depends on what else you are doing.
Kandy
I am a bit confused with the making of the tea (which I definitely want to try!}:
In my experience, a tablespoon each of butter and MCT oil is plenty. But, you can use a whole tablespoon of each if you prefer.
Could you fix this or at least clarify here for me? Thanks so much and Happy New Year!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kandy, Thank you so much for noticing that! Sorry, there was a word missing there – I updated it. It’s supposed to say, “a half tablespoon each of butter and MCT oil is plenty. But, you can use a whole tablespoon of each if you prefer.”
Terri
I haven’t tried this yet but plan on it! I was thinking if you used a Chai blend tea you would have a Chai Latte!