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Turkey Hill Iced Tea Lemon
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Turkey Hill Iced Tea Lemon

Turkey Hill
128 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
30g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Iced Tea Lemon is a large, family-size ready-to-drink iced tea presented in a 128 fl oz plastic jug with a screw cap and pour spout. In the supermarket you’ll find it in the refrigerated beverage aisle next to other bottled iced teas, lemonades and cold juices, often near picnic- and party-sized drinks rather than single-serve bottles. Shoppers reach for it on grocery trips for cookouts, backyard barbecues, weekend brunches and long drives where a big, shareable beverage is needed. The Turkey Hill brand leans into everyday American family moments — casual, budget-conscious, and nostalgic — marketing toward households who want familiar flavors and convenience rather than premium specialty tea. The label leans on comforting cues: “bottled cold,” photos of iced glasses, and mentions of tea and lemon, while also listing “natural flavors” and lemon juice solids; it does not carry organic certification or explicit health claims, and the sweetened formula gives it a clear indulgent profile that can appeal to kids and families. Sensory-wise the drink pours smooth and syrupy, very sweet with a pronounced lemon tang layered over brewed tea notes and a thin, aqueous body; served over ice it becomes a cooling, crowd-pleasing refresher. Rituals around it are simple — chilling, pouring into a pitcher, topping a picnic table — and packaging emphasizes practicality for group consumption. Processing context: a shelf/chain refrigerated, industrially formulated ready-to-drink beverage with added sweeteners, preservatives and flavorings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 11
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Total Sugars30g
Added Sugars30g60%
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

Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Tea,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Citrate,, Lemon, Juice, Solids,, Natural, Flavors,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservatives)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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 produced ready-to-drink sweetened beverage containing high fructose corn syrup, added sugar, preservatives and natural flavors, which fits the NOVA group for ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Iced Tea Lemon

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This iced tea packs in 30 grams of sugar per serving, which is on the higher side, especially if you're watching your sugar intake. But if you're looking for a refreshing treat on a hot day, it can definitely fit into a balanced lifestyle — just enjoy it in moderation!

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
road-trip

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