Crystal Light Drink Mix, 12 Quarts, Sweet Tea Iced Tea

Crystal Light Drink Mix, Sweet Tea Iced Tea (12 quarts) arrives in a plastic canister of six pitcher packets and sits in the powdered drink mix or powdered beverage aisle, often shelved near powdered lemonade, instant iced teas, powdered sports drinks, and boxed tea bags. You might also spot promotional displays in the seasonal summer or backyard barbecue endcaps. It’s aimed at shoppers wanting a low-calorie, low-sugar alternative to soda and bottled iced tea — busy parents, calorie-conscious adults, and people who pack pitchers for gatherings — with brand messaging that emphasizes taste with few calories and “real black tea.” The label leans on a health-halo: “zero grams of sugar,” “5 calories,” and “naturally flavored,” while also touting that it contains real tea; it is not organic and contains artificial sweeteners and colors. In plain terms, this is a highly processed powdered beverage: ingredients like maltodextrin, corn syrup solids, aspartame and sucralose, and synthetic dyes are factory-made components rather than whole food ingredients. Sensory experience is straightforward — a clear amber iced tea when mixed, a sharp artificial sweetness rather than full-bodied sugar-derived sweetness, a thin mouthfeel, and a faint tea tannin background; served chilled over ice from a pitcher is the typical ritual. The packaging and portioned pitcher packets make it convenient for quick entertaining, road trips, or keeping in the pantry for an easy, low-calorie refreshment option.