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Joyba Juice Blueberry Pomegranate Black Tea
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Joyba Juice Blueberry Pomegranate Black Tea

Joyba
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
30g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Joyba Juice Blueberry Pomegranate Black Tea is a single-serve, brightly labeled 12 fl oz beverage you’d spot on a refrigerated grab-and-go shelf next to ready-to-drink iced teas, flavored waters, and fruit drinks. The bottle’s glossy graphics call attention to “blueberry” and “pomegranate” notes and lean on natural-sounding terms like “black tea” and “natural flavors,” creating a health-forward first impression even though the label also lists a long string of stabilizers and sweetener. Shoppers reach for it on quick trips for school lunches, afternoon pick-me-ups, or as a colorful companion for weekend brunch. The brand positioning skews toward younger, trend-conscious buyers who want a fruity, tea-based alternative to soda — it reads playful and convenient rather than premium or organic. Label cues include “natural flavors” and fruit imagery; there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list contains several texturizers and additives. In plain terms, the drink is a manufactured, ready-to-drink product made from brewed tea, cane sugar, fruit concentrates, and multiple hydrocolloids and minerals to control texture and appearance. Sensory details: bright berry aroma up front, sweet and syrupy on the tongue with a light tannic black-tea backbone; stabilizers give it a slightly viscous mouthfeel and may suspend soft gel-like particles or give a smooth, consistent finish. Packaging invites a grab-and-go ritual — chilled from the fridge, popped open between errands or alongside quick meals, consumed directly from the bottle as a portable treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 1
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Total Sugars30g
Added Sugars30g60%
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

Black, Tea, (Water,, Black, Tea, Extract),, Cane, Sugar,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Alginate,, Calcium, Lactate,, Calcium, Chloride,, Carboxymethyl, Cellulose,, Xanthan, Gum,, Natural, Flavors,, Vegetable, Juice, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Vegetable Juice Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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?

Contains multiple industrially processed ingredients (stabilizers, gums, flavorings, and added sugar) and is a ready-to-drink formulated beverage, fitting the NOVA category for ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Joyba Juice Blueberry Pomegranate Black Tea

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit tricky! This drink has 140 calories and 30g of added sugars per serving, which is on the higher side. However, if you enjoy it as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple, it can fit into a balanced diet. It’s all about moderation!

Perfect For

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back-to-school
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