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Gold Peak Iced Tea, Lemon
Beverages
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Gold Peak Iced Tea, Lemon

Gold Peak
18.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
0g
Protein
44g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gold Peak Iced Tea, Lemon arrives in a single-serve 18.5 fl oz plastic bottle that you’ll spot in the beverage aisle and on refrigerated endcaps near other ready-to-drink teas, bottled lemonades, and soft drinks. The label leans on a homey “real brewed” story — brewed black tea, cane sugar and a splash of lemon flavor — with callouts like “25% less calories and sugar” and “natural flavors” that give it a health-halo feel without organic certification. It’s marketed as a family-friendly, everyday refreshment for backyard barbecues, ballgames, or a quick grab on the commute; the brand positions itself as Americana comfort, appealing to adults who want a sweeter, familiar iced tea that still feels like “real” tea. Labeling emphasizes crafted taste and natural-sounding ingredients, but the presence of added sugar and flavor extracts signals industrial processing. Sensory notes: a clear, amber tea with bright lemon top-notes, pronounced sweetness, and a smooth, easy mouthfeel that’s best enjoyed chilled or poured over ice. The PET bottle and screw cap make it portable for picnics, road trips, and tailgates; the ritual is often a cold sip straight from the bottle or a quick pour into a glass with ice. In grocery culture this product sits between homemade iced tea and soft drinks — offering convenience and familiarity while relying on commodity ingredients and industrial flavoring to deliver consistent taste across occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 18.5
Servings per Container: 1
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate45g16%
Total Sugars44g
Added Sugars44g88%
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

BREWED, TEA, (FILTERED, WATER,, BLACK, TEA, LEAVES),, CANE, SUGAR,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, CITRIC, ACID.

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?

This is a ready-to-drink, shelf-stable sweetened beverage containing added cane sugar and industrial 'natural flavors' and citric acid; those characteristics align with NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Gold Peak Iced Tea, Lemon

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This iced tea is refreshing and has no artificial ingredients, but it does pack quite a sugary punch with 44 grams of added sugars per serving. If you’re looking for something to cool you down on a hot day, it can definitely hit the spot, but moderation is key, especially if you’re watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
weekend-brunch

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