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Lipton Pure Leaf Lemon Tea 6 pk
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Lipton Pure Leaf Lemon Tea 6 pk

Pure Leaf
101.40 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
35g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pure Leaf Lipton Lemon Tea 6 pk is a shelf-ready multipack of ready-to-drink iced tea that you'd spot in the beverage aisle or cold case alongside other bottled iced teas, lemonades and grab-and-go soft drinks. Packaged as a six-pack of clear plastic bottles with bright lemon imagery and a “brewed tea” callout, it reads like a premium convenience beverage: real brewed black tea up front, but clearly sweetened. You’ll see it in weekly grocery hauls, summertime BBQ runs, tailgate and picnic sections of a shopping list, or picked up for a weekend brunch as a non-alcoholic refresher. The brand leans on authenticity and simplicity in marketing—emphasizing brewed tea and a Rainforest Alliance-certified tea source—aiming at adults who want a familiar, slightly upscale take on classic American sweet tea without brewing at home. Label characteristics include health-halo cues such as “brewed black tea,” a Rainforest Alliance logo and the words “natural flavor,” which can imply wholesomeness despite a high sugar content; there is no child-focused branding or claims of being organic. In plain processing context, it’s an industrially produced, bottled flavored sweetened tea drink blended, pasteurized and packaged for long shelf life. Sensory notes: bright lemon and black-tea aromatics, a smooth but noticeably sweet mouthfeel, and a slightly syrupy finish; best served cold over ice. The ritual is casual—pulled from the cooler at cookouts, packed for drives or sipped at a backyard table—offering convenience and a familiar, summery flavor profile in a familiar retail format.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16.9
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Total Sugars35g
Added Sugars35g70%
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,, Natural, Flavor,, Citrus, Pectin., *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?

This is an industrially formulated, sweetened ready-to-drink beverage containing added sugar, citric acid and natural flavorings and is packaged as a multi-pack, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Lipton Pure Leaf Lemon Tea 6 pk

Well, that depends on your perspective! It’s refreshing and flavorful, but it’s also on the higher end of the sugar spectrum with 35 grams per serving. If you're looking for a sweet treat to sip on during a sunny afternoon, it can be a fun option, but if you're monitoring your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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