Espreso coffee
Also called: espresso, expresso, single shot, espresso shot, short black, espresso coffee, espress0
Espreso coffee is that quick, strong little cup people reach for in the morning or during an office break. In Indian homes and cafés, it’s often a tiny mood-lift — especially when made with a splash of milk, a bit of sugar, and that coffee-chocolate taste that feels comforting.
Per 1 tea cup (40g)
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per tea cup (40g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20.6 kcal | 51.5 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1.7g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6g | 6.6g |
| Fat | 0.8g | 2.1g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 6.5g |
| Micronutrients (per 100g) | ||
| Sodium | 13.98 mg | |
| Calcium | 58.1 mg | |
| Iron | 0.15 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 1.51 mg | |
| Folate | 5.53 µg | |
What Goes Into It
Per serving (1 tea cup)
gastroenterology Gut Health Insight
This cup is gentle on the stomach compared to a plain black espresso because it has milk, which adds a little calcium and softens the coffee kick. The instant coffee gives caffeine, so it may nudge digestion a bit and help some people with a sluggish morning gut, but the sugar can also make it less friendly for bloating if you’re having it on an empty stomach. If your tummy feels sensitive, have it after breakfast or pair it with something small like toast or poha. The tiny amount of drinking chocolate adds flavor, not much fibre — so this is more of a comfort drink than a gut-supporting one.
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download Get Shellel FreeNutrition data sourced from ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Values are approximate and may vary with preparation method.