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Lipton Pure Leaf 6 Pack, Extra Sweet Tea
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Lipton Pure Leaf 6 Pack, Extra Sweet Tea

Pure Leaf
101.40 foz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
0g
Protein
59g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This six-pack of "Lipton Pure Leaf 6 Pack, Extra Sweet Tea" from Pure Leaf is the kind of ready-to-drink beverage you'll spot in the refrigerated beverage aisle or chilled endcaps, shelved alongside other bottled iced teas, lemonades and juice drinks. It often sits near multipack soft drinks and picnic-ready refreshments. Shoppers grab it for backyard barbecues, family picnics, road trips or to keep in the fridge for quick, sweet refreshments during a lazy weekend brunch. The brand leans on a “brewed” tea story and a Rainforest Alliance Certified badge to signal authenticity and sustainability, positioning itself for mainstream adults who want a balance of convenience and perceived natural origin—often marketed to families and busy households who remember sweet tea from childhood. The label leans into health halos like “brewed” and the certification logo, but the prominent “Extra Sweet” callout and the visible sugar content undercut any diet or low-sugar impression; it is not organic and contains no child-focused characters or explicit health claims. In plain terms this is an industrially produced, pasteurized bottled tea with added sugar and a touch of citric acid to stabilize flavor. Sensory notes: very sweet, syrupy mouthfeel with a rounded black-tea bitterness in the background; best enjoyed well chilled or over ice. Packaging is typically plastic bottles in shrink-wrap for a six-pack, designed for grab-and-go convenience and social rituals—popping a bottle at a picnic or pouring glasses for guests is central to how people use it in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16.9
Servings per Container: 1
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate59g21%
Total Sugars59g
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, Black, Tea*,, Sugar,, Citric, Acid., *, Rainforest, Alliance, Certified, Find, Out, More, at, ra.org..

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?

Although the ingredient list is short (brewed tea, sugar, citric acid), this ready-to-drink, industrially processed bottled sweetened tea with a high added sugar content fits NOVA group 4 as an ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Lipton Pure Leaf 6 Pack, Extra Sweet Tea

Well, that really depends on your definition of healthy! This tea packs a sweet punch with 59 grams of sugar per serving, which is quite a bit. If you're looking for a refreshing drink and not overly concerned about sugar, it can fit into your lifestyle. Just keep in mind that moderation is key!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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