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Bigelow Tea I Love Lemon Herbal Tea
Beverages
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Bigelow Tea I Love Lemon Herbal Tea

Bigelow
20 ct
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bigelow I Love Lemon Herbal Tea is a boxed 20-count of lemon-forward herbal bags you’d find on a supermarket tea and coffee aisle, shelved alongside other herbal and citrus blends and near honey, sweeteners, and single-serve hot beverage accessories. The brand reads like classic American pantry fare — a family-owned tea company leaning into approachable, health-conscious marketing: “Caffeine Free” and “100% daily value of Vitamin C” are prominent, appealing to shoppers seeking wellness-oriented staples. The label emphasizes “natural lemon flavor” and bright, sunny packaging rather than organic certification; there’s a clear health-halo from the Vitamin C claim even though the ingredients are a blend of dried botanicals plus small functional additives. In plain processing terms, it’s made from dried herbs and fruit pieces packaged into tea bags with a few added flavor and acidity regulators. Sensory notes: dry tea bags carry a bright lemony aroma with grassy lemongrass and a floral hibiscus note; steeping yields a clear pale yellow to lightly pink infusion with a brisk, tangy finish from rose hips and citric acid and a cooling peppermint lift. The ritual is familiar — a kettle, a mug, a five-minute steep — and the tin or cardboard box fits both single-serve home moments and packed travel mugs. Occasions range from soothing evening or mid-afternoon breaks to warming a casual brunch table; the positioning targets adults who want a simple, comforting beverage that reads as natural and practical more than indulgent or gourmet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 20
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

Rose, Hips,, Lemongrass,, Natural, Lemon, Flavor, (Soy, Lecithin),, Lemon, Peel,, Lemon, Verbena,, Peppermint, Leaves,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Hibiscus,, Citric, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is primarily dried botanicals (minimally processed) but includes added ingredients — natural lemon flavor (with soy lecithin), ascorbic and citric acid — and is industrially packaged, placing it in NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than unprocessed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Bigelow Tea I Love Lemon Herbal Tea

Absolutely! This tea is a delightful blend of herbal ingredients, and with zero calories and no added sugars, it’s a guilt-free choice for hydration. While it may not be packed with protein or fiber, it can still be a refreshing alternative to sugary beverages.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
post-workout
road-trip

Vibe:

comfortingwholesomepractical
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