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

Pure Leaf
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
27g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pure Leaf Real Brewed Tea (64 fl oz) is a large ready-to-drink bottled iced tea you’re likely to find in the refrigerated beverage aisle or cooler bay near bottled juices, lemonades, ready-to-drink coffees and other iced teas. The bottle sits alongside family-size refreshments and grill-side staples, often near grilling supplies or picnic displays. It fits casual occasions — backyard barbecues, long grocery runs for weekly family meals, road-trip coolers, or as an easy pitcher substitute for weekend brunch. Pure Leaf’s brand positioning leans into authenticity and simplicity: “real brewed” messaging, a Rainforest Alliance certification callout, and claims of no artificial flavors or tea concentrates that appeal to shoppers who want a more “authentic” or artisanal image without giving up convenience. The label leans on natural cues and a health-halo of simplicity, but it is not organic nor targeted at kids; the styling is adult-focused and mainstream. Processing context: the tea is brewed at scale, pasteurized and packaged with added sugar and a small amount of citric acid — an industrially produced ready-to-drink beverage. Sensory details: poured over ice it is smooth and slightly astringent from black tea, with a pronounced sweetness and thin, aqueous mouthfeel; the plastic 64-oz bottle is utilitarian and meant to be shared, poured into glasses or a pitcher. Rituals around it include refilling a picnic cooler, pairing with grilled foods, or stashing in the fridge for easy cold refreshment at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Total Sugars27g
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 ingredients are few, this is an industrially produced, ready-to-drink sweetened tea with added sugar and acidulant; such packaged sweet beverages are categorized as ultra-processed due to manufacturing and formulation.

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Common Questions about Lipton Pure Leaf Real Brewed Tea

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! It’s a refreshing beverage made with brewed black tea and sugar, which gives it a nice taste but also means it packs a sugar punch at 27 grams per serving. If you're looking for something to quench your thirst without added preservatives or artificial ingredients, this tea might hit the spot, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

road-trip
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

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