"The NHS says adults should consume no more than seven teaspoons of sugar and 1,600 calories a day." #NannyState

Drinks packed with sugar leave vegans feeling bitter

TRENDY coffee chains were accused of fuelling obesity and tooth decay last night after it was revealed some vegan-friendly drinks contain up to 14 teaspoons of sugar.

By DOMINIK LEMANSKI

"Starbucks's vegan-friendly chai tea latte, served in a venti size 20oz cup with oat milk, includes 14 teaspoons of sugar and 389 calories.

Its recently-released venti size gingerbread latte has 11 teaspoons of sugar and 432 calories - and the same size vanilla latte has 12 teaspoons of sugar and 438 calories.

The NHS says adults should consume no more than seven teaspoons of sugar and 1,600 calories a day."