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4C Reduced Sugar Lemon Tea Mix
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4C Reduced Sugar Lemon Tea Mix

4C
36.90 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
0g
Protein
11g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

4C Reduced Sugar Lemon Tea Mix is a large powdered beverage canister designed for quick homemade iced tea with a citrus twist. You'd spot it in the grocery store aisle devoted to powdered drink mixes and instant beverages, shelved near lemonade and jug-size iced tea mixes, powdered iced tea concentrates, and family-size powdered drink tubs. It reads as a convenience-focused, value-oriented product for shoppers who want a familiar, summery drink with fewer calories than full‑sugar alternatives. Typical occasions include stocking up for picnics and backyard barbecues, making a pitcher for weekend brunch, or tucking a tub into storm‑prep or road‑trip supplies for easy hydration. The brand positioning leans practical and family-centric: marketed toward adults balancing taste and sugar intake (parents, budget-conscious shoppers, and people reducing added sugars) with a straightforward, no-frills promise of lemonade-style refreshment. The label leans on health-halo cues — “Reduced Sugar” and “Natural Lemon Flavor” — and highlights stevia leaf extract as a sweetening alternative, but it does not carry organic certification; its look is utilitarian rather than child-oriented. In plain terms, the mix is a processed powdered product combining sugar, concentrated flavors, instant tea and non-nutritive sweeteners. Sensory notes: when mixed it yields a bright lemon aroma, a clear, lightly viscous iced-tea texture over ice, sweet-tart flavor with a mild stevia aftertaste, and a slightly artificial citrus top note from the natural flavor blend. Rituals around use include scooping into a pitcher, stirring or shaking with cold water, and ladling into glasses over ice for family servings or single-serve plastic cups at casual gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 75
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cane, Sugar,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Lemon, Flavor, with, Other, Natural, Flavors,, Instant, Tea,, Stevia, Leaf, Extract,, Vegetable, Juice, Powder, (Color)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This powdered mix contains refined sugar, sweetener extracts, instantized tea, citric acid and flavor additives, indicating extensive industrial processing and formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about 4C Reduced Sugar Lemon Tea Mix

Healthy can be a bit subjective, right? This tea mix has 11 grams of added sugars per serving, which is something to keep in mind if you’re watching your sugar intake. It's a refreshing option for a quick beverage, but if you're looking for something with more nutrients, you might want to consider brewing your own tea with fresh lemons.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
road-trip
storm-prep

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