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How is protein tea different from a protein shake?
Learn more about the whey protein isolate (WPI) we use.

Six key points about whey protein isolate
High-purity protein
Premium whey protein isolate (WPI): 0 fat, 0 lactose, back to the purest form of protein.
Light and clear
A whey protein isolate made for clear drinks: clean-tasting, and free from the thick, milky impression of traditional protein drinks.
Higher protein-to-calorie ratio
Only 95 kcal per bottle, with most calories coming from protein — more nutrition for fewer calories.
Complete protein
Naturally contains the 9 essential amino acids the body needs, helping support muscle health and everyday recovery.
Naturally contains EAAs and BCAAs
Every 100 g of protein contains 22.9 g branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs).
A little less burden
0 fat, 0 lactose and 0 added sugar — nutrition and low calories balanced in a 95 kcal formula.
Protein does not have to mean milkshakes.
Tap the button below to see how the two differ.
Shake figures are general ranges for common products in the Hong Kong market; individual products are subject to their packaging.
- Taste
- Thick, with a milky taste Clean like tea, with a pu'er and tangerine-peel finish
- Sweetness
- Usually with added sugar or 1 to 3 sweeteners No added sweeteners of any kind
- Calories
- About 170 to 270 kcal 95 kcal, 0 fat
- Lactose
- Depends on the product 0 lactose
- After drinking
- Feels heavy easily, cannot face a proper meal Light, so you can eat your normal meals
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