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Gold peak Zero Sugar Sweet Tea
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Gold peak Zero Sugar Sweet Tea

Gold Peak
59 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
20mg
Sodium
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gold Peak Zero Sugar Sweet Tea arrives in a large 59 fl oz plastic bottle with a resealable cap, shelved alongside other ready-to-drink iced teas, diet sodas and flavored waters in the grocery beverage aisle (and sometimes in refrigerated grab-and-go cases). It’s presented as a family-sized, portable option for people who want the brewed-tea flavor without calories — the label leans into “Real Brewed” and “Zero Sugar” messaging while promising “fresh brewed flavor.” You’ll spot it near branded sweet teas, lemonades and other non-alcoholic refreshments, often occupying the same display as Gold Peak’s sweetened and unsweetened variants. Occasions for this bottle include casual weekend meals, backyard barbecues, tailgating or any time someone wants a tea that can be poured over ice and shared. The packaging communicates convenience and familiarity more than premium craft cred; marketing targets mainstream American households seeking an easy, recognizable beverage for groups and family moments. Label characteristics include health-halo cues like “zero-calorie” and “real brewed,” but there’s no organic or natural certification; the design avoids kid-focused mascots and instead emphasizes refreshment and tradition. Sensory notes: the tea is thin and very drinkable, with a clear, watery mouthfeel and the brisk tannic bite of black tea balanced by the clean sweetness of artificial sweeteners; served chilled over ice it reads as crisp and refreshing. Processing context: though made from brewed tea, it’s an industrially formulated bottled beverage with added acidulant and non-nutritive sweeteners. Rituals: poured into a cup at picnics, kept on the tailgate table, or brought as a low-calorie option for large gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 5
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
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

Ingredients:, Brewed, Tea, (Filtered, Water,, Black, Tea, Leaves),, Phosphoric, Acid,, Aspartame,, Acesulfame, Potassium..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-drink bottled tea contains industrial additives (phosphoric acid) and artificial non-nutritive sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium), indicating extensive processing and formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Gold peak Zero Sugar Sweet Tea

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit of a rabbit hole! With zero calories and no added sugars, it’s a great option if you’re looking to cut back on those sweeteners. However, if you're seeking whole, unprocessed foods, this tea might not fit the bill. It’s all about balance!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicrefreshing
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