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Lipton Pure Leaf Sweet Tea 6 pk
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Lipton Pure Leaf Sweet Tea 6 pk

Pure Leaf
101.40 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
38g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pure Leaf Lipton Pure Leaf Sweet Tea 6 pk reads like a familiar aisle staple: a six-pack of clear plastic bottles bundled in shrink-wrap, usually found in the refrigerated ready-to-drink tea and juice section or on endcaps near sodas and flavored waters. It sits beside other bottled iced teas, lemonades and sport drinks, offering a sweet, cold option for grab-and-go shoppers. This product fits into everyday occasions — backyard barbecues, weekend brunches, or long road trips — and lands as a convenience purchase for families, commuters and anyone wanting an immediate sweet iced tea without brewing. The brand leans on a “real brewed” story and Rainforest Alliance tea sourcing to convey authenticity and ethical sourcing, positioning itself for adults who want a heritage tea experience with modern convenience; marketing skews toward mainstream, value-oriented consumers who appreciate recognizable Lipton/Pure Leaf branding. The label uses cues that create a natural-health halo — “brewed black tea” and the Rainforest Alliance seal — but it is not organic and makes no low-sugar claims. Processing context: it’s a ready-to-drink industrial beverage, pasteurized and bottled for shelf life. Sensory details are straightforward: a cold, lightly astringent black tea backbone sweetened to a syrupy level (label lists 38 g sugar and about 140 calories per serving), a smooth mouthfeel with citrusy brightness from citric acid, best enjoyed over ice. Rituals include pulling a bottle from the cooler at a picnic, pouring into a plastic cup at a tailgate, or pairing a sweet sip with fried or salty picnic foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16.9
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Total Sugars38g
Added Sugars38g76%
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 black tea, sugar, citric acid), this is an industrially produced, ready-to-drink sweetened beverage with added sugars and formulation for shelf/stability, classifying it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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Common Questions about Lipton Pure Leaf Sweet Tea 6 pk

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Pure Leaf Sweet Tea does have 140 calories and 38 grams of sugar per bottle, which is quite a bit if you're watching your sugar intake. It’s a tasty treat, but it’s best enjoyed in moderation rather than as a daily staple.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

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