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Gold Peak Iced Tea, Unsweetened 52 Fl Oz.
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Gold Peak Iced Tea, Unsweetened 52 Fl Oz.

Gold Peak
52 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea (52 fl oz) reads like a family-size, ready-to-drink version of a backyard brew. On grocery shelves you’ll typically find it in the refrigerated or shelf-stable ready-to-drink beverage section, nestled with other bottled teas, lemonades, iced coffees and near bottled water and diet sodas — the kind of product shoppers reach for when they want a no-fuss tea without brewing at home. It’s aimed at everyday occasions: picnics, backyard barbecues, game-day spreads, family dinners, and road trips where a large, shareable bottle is useful. Brand positioning leans on “real brewed” and homey taste — marketing that evokes Southern iced-tea traditions, reliability, and an appeal to adults and families who want a perceived “homemade” product without the work. The label leans into health-friendly claims like “unsweetened,” “sugar free,” and “zero-calorie,” and the package copy emphasizes filtered water and real tea leaves; there’s no organic seal or child-focused graphics — the vibe is practical and familiar rather than trendy or premium. In processing context, this is a commercially brewed and bottled tea with very few ingredients (tea, water, a food-grade acidulant), so it sits between a homemade infusion and highly engineered drinks. Sensory notes: a clear amber color, light tannic astringency, clean finish, and no syrupy sweetness; mouthfeel is thin and refreshing. Packaged in a wide 52 fl oz plastic bottle with a screw cap, the ritual is simple — chill, pour over ice, and share at the table, tailgate, or on a long drive.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 4.5
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

BREWED, TEA, (FILTERED, WATER,, BLACK, TEA, LEAVES),, PHOSPHORIC, ACID..

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?

Commercially brewed and industrially bottled with an added acidulant (phosphoric acid) places it beyond minimally processed home-brewed tea but it contains few industrial additives, so it is classified as processed rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Gold Peak Iced Tea, Unsweetened 52 Fl Oz.

The healthiness of Gold Peak Iced Tea really depends on your perspective. It’s a zero-calorie drink with no added sugars, which makes it a great choice for hydration without any sugar spikes. However, if you’re looking for vitamins or minerals, you might want to pair it with a more nutrient-dense option.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
weekend-brunch

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