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Arizona Lemon Iced Tea
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Arizona Lemon Iced Tea

AriZona
128 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
0g
Protein
24g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Arizona Lemon Iced Tea (128 foz) is a large-format, ready-to-drink iced tea that sits on supermarket beverage aisle shelves alongside other value-sized teas, lemonades, and shelf-stable juices. You’ll notice it near single-serve bottles, multipacks, and sometimes on endcaps aimed at quick, grab-and-go purchases. Its branding—the sun-brewed style copy and bold, familiar Arizona motif—positions it as an everyday, accessible refreshment for families, students, and budget-conscious shoppers. The label leans into health-forward language like 100% natural, no preservatives, and no artificial color or flavor, though the ingredient list reveals high fructose corn syrup and added lemon flavor, and there is no organic certification. Processing-wise, this is a factory-made, shelf-stable beverage: brewed tea base with industrial sweeteners and flavoring agents. Sensory notes: pours clear-to-amber, lightly syrupy from added sweetener with a sharp citrus lift and a clean tea finish; best served cold over ice. Packaging is typically a large plastic jug or carton with colorful graphics designed to be eye-catching and familiar; ritual use includes filling cups at barbecues, packing for long car trips, or topping off a fridge for casual meals. Culturally, Arizona occupies a nostalgic, value-oriented niche in American grocery culture—affordable, recognizable, and associated with summertime leisure. It appeals to people who want a sweet, convenient tea experience without brewing at home and who prioritize flavor and price over minimal processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8.0
Servings per Container: 16
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Total Sugars24g
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

Premium, Brewed, Tea, Using, Filtered, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup, (Glucose-Fructose, Syrup),, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Lemon, Flavor..

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?

Contains industrial ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and added natural flavorings and is a manufactured, shelf-stable ready-to-drink product, aligning with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Arizona Lemon Iced Tea

The healthiness of Arizona Lemon Iced Tea really depends on your perspective. While it’s refreshing and can be a delightful treat, it’s not exactly a health tonic. With 24 grams of sugar per serving, it’s more of a sweet indulgence than a health food, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

road-trip
game-day-prep
movie-night

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