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Bigelow Tea Vanilla Caramel Black Tea
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Bigelow Tea Vanilla Caramel Black Tea

Bigelow
20 ct
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bigelow Vanilla Caramel Black Tea is a boxed, 20-count tea-bag product that you’d spot on a supermarket aisle in the tea and coffee section, shelved alongside other flavored black teas, single-origin black teas, and instant beverage mixes. The packaging leans on a warm, inviting palate and copy that emphasizes comfort and indulgence — the kind of shelf display shoppers pause at when they want a slightly more dessert-like cup. It fits naturally into shopping trips for morning staples, weekend brunch provisions, or a cozy evening treat and shows up in carts alongside milk, sweeteners, biscotti and breakfast pastries. Bigelow’s brand positioning is familiar and Americana-rooted: heritage tea-making marketed to home cooks and tea drinkers who want approachable, flavorful blends without boutique price tags. The label courts a mild health halo with language like “Carefully Selected Ingredients” and highlights “natural” flavors while also listing “artificial flavors” and soy lecithin; there’s no organic certification and the branding is aimed more at adults seeking comfort and a touch of indulgence rather than children. In plain processing terms, this is a flavored, packaged tea product made with added flavorings and an emulsifier. Sensory notes: steeped, it offers a bold black-tea base with sweet, creamy vanilla and a rounded caramel top note — especially pleasing when finished with a splash of milk and a sweetener. The ritual is simple: hot-water steeping from a tagged teabag, making it a convenient single-serve comfort beverage at home, the office, or on the go.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Carefully, Selected, Ingredients:, Black, Tea,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors, (Soy, Lecithin)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

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 added natural and artificial flavors and an emulsifier (soy lecithin), indicating industrial flavoring and formulation consistent with NOVA4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Bigelow Tea Vanilla Caramel Black Tea

Healthiness can be subjective, but this tea is a lovely choice if you're looking for a comforting beverage without added sugars or preservatives. It's not packed with vitamins or minerals, but as a cozy cup of tea, it can certainly fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a warm treat without the calories of dessert.

Perfect For

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movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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