Crystal Light Drink Mix, 12 Quarts, Peach Iced Tea

Crystal Light Drink Mix, Peach Iced Tea, arrives on supermarket shelves in the powdered drink aisle or near iced tea and water enhancers—stacked next to other powdered mixes, single-serve packets, and low-calorie beverage concentrates. The product is sold in a small canister of pitcher packets, each marketed to make two quarts of peach-flavored iced tea. It is positioned for calorie-conscious shoppers and families looking for a low-calorie alternative to soda and juice; marketing leans on convenience, portion control, and comparisons to higher-calorie “leading beverages.” Label highlights include “zero grams of sugar,” a low calorie count per serving, and a “made with real black tea” callout, while the ingredients list reveals artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium), colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1), preservatives, and natural and artificial flavors—no organic certification or whole-food claims. Visually, packaging uses bright, kid-friendly colors and a pitcher image to suggest sharing and refreshment. The everyday ritual is simple: drop a packet into a pitcher, add water, stir, and serve over ice—compact powdered texture that dissolves into a light, flavored tea; drinking experience is sweet, brightly colored, and cold, with the faint tannic note of black tea. In plain terms, this is a highly processed pantry staple built from refined carbohydrate carriers (corn syrup solids, maltodextrin) and synthetic additives rather than intact ingredients. It fits American grocery culture as a convenient, calorie-counting beverage option for parties, lunches, or casual family hydration when consumers want flavor without sugar.