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Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Peach
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Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Peach

Turkey Hill
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
32g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Peach (64 fl oz) is a family-style refrigerated beverage you’d spot in the cold-beverage aisle near other bottled iced teas, fruit drinks, and grab-and-go juices. Packaged in a large plastic jug with a screw cap and a bright, fruit-forward label, it reads like a summer staple for picnics and backyard barbecues. The brand leans into homey, regional American charm — Turkey Hill’s marketing evokes small-town dairy-stand nostalgia and approachable value for families. Labels highlight “natural peach flavor” and the tea base, and the bottle copy about being “bottled cold” gives a freshness halo, though there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes preservatives and sweeteners. Sensory notes: chilled and syrupy, the peach tea pours with a smooth, slightly viscous mouthfeel, heavy on sweetness with a pronounced peach aroma and a faint tannic tea backdrop; best served over ice from the fridge. Rituals around it are casual—grab the jug on a grocery run, top up a cooler for a road trip, or set it on the picnic table for kids and adults to help themselves. It fits weekend get-togethers and on-the-go family days rather than health-focused meals. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable refrigerated soft drink made from water, sweeteners, flavorings and preservatives rather than whole-food tea or fresh fruit. Nutrition callouts on the label show 140 calories and 32 g sugars (per serving as labeled), so it’s positioned more as an indulgent, convenient refreshment than a health beverage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 fl oz
Servings per Container: 5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Total Sugars32g
Added Sugars32g64%
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,, Natural, Peach, Flavor,, 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?

Contains industrial ingredients typical of ultraprocessed foods — high fructose corn syrup, added sugar, natural flavors, and chemical preservatives — indicating a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Peach

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! If you're looking for a refreshing drink to quench your thirst on a hot day, this iced tea can certainly hit the spot. However, it’s on the sweeter side with 32 grams of added sugars per serving, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

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