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Lipton Pure Leaf Real Brewed Lemon Tea
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Lipton Pure Leaf Real Brewed Lemon Tea

Pure Leaf
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
25g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pure Leaf Lipton Pure Brewed Lemon Tea is a familiar, ready-to-drink iced tea that you’ll typically find in the refrigerated beverage aisle or on endcap coolers near other bottled teas, lemonades, and single-serve juices. In supermarkets it often sits beside sodas and flavored waters in the grab-and-go section, and the large 64 fl oz plastic jug will also live in the drink aisle near family-sized juices and mixers. This product fits a range of everyday occasions — from backyard barbecues and weekend brunches to road trips and quick grab-and-go lunches — offering a convenient sweet, citrusy alternative to soda. The brand positions itself as a “real brewed” option, leaning on heritage tea imagery, approachable mainstream appeal, and marketing that targets value-conscious families and adults who want a “made-from-tea” beverage without brewing at home. Label cues such as “Real Brewed,” the visible mention of Rainforest Alliance certification for tea, and the use of terms like “natural flavor” create a health-forward halo even though the ingredient list is short and sweetened. There’s no organic claim, but the certification and “real brewed” language suggest authenticity. In plain processing terms, this is an industrially produced chilled sweetened tea — made from brewed tea with added sugar, acid, and flavors. Sensory details: amber-gold color, pronounced sweetness balanced by a bright lemon tang and light astringency from black tea; citrus pectin gives slight body so it feels smooth and not overly thin. Packaged in a resealable plastic bottle, it’s poured over ice or sipped straight from the jug as an easy, familiar beverage ritual.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Total Sugars25g
Added Sugars25g50%
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 ready-to-drink, sweetened iced tea contains added sugar, citric acid, natural flavoring, and stabilizers and is industrially formulated, which places it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Lipton Pure Leaf Real Brewed Lemon Tea

It really depends on your definition of healthy! This tea is made with brewed black tea and has 100 calories per serving, which isn't too shabby for a sweet beverage. However, it does have 25 grams of added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

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