Giving in to the lure of any tea that has a light label can be overwhelming, as there are many different lighter teas available on the market. Before you place your order here's how you determine if a drink is truly Low Calorie Iced Tea.
Start With the Calorie Count Itself
Compare Numbers Directly
Avoid using terms such as "light" or "refreshed. Go to the real number. If you're comparing apples to apples, be sure to note Jolie's Original flavor is just 5 calories per can of 12 fluid ounces.
Determine if brewed or not
Ideally, the first ingredient in a tea should be Brewed Tea, not flavored water pretending to be a tea. Original flavor starts with a full-bodied brewed tea, providing a more authentic flavor than shortcuts with just powdered tea.
Pay attention to Unnecessary Additives
- This formula does not contain artificial colors,
- To make a weak tea stronger, heavy syrups would be added to it.
- Long, obscure ingredient names with little or no function.
- Ask students to think about what is added for a reason.
Not all added components are red flags. The hydroxytyrosol is a naturally occurring olive antioxidant compound, and is included here intentionally, not just for marketing purposes.
A Quick Evaluation Checklist is provided to help you assess your coursework.
- Does it actually contain a low calorie count or is it just inferred?
- Is it made from genuinely brewed tea?Is it made from actual brewed tea?
- Do artificial colors get a pass?
- Is it Non GMO
- Are there any extra ingredients that have a function?
Why This Also Counts as Healthy Iced Tea
If a formula ticked all the boxes, then it can clearly count itself among the True Healthy Iced Tea products, not the ones that use the term lightly to get people's attention on a congested shelf.
Final Thoughts
When selecting wisely, all that's required is checking the labels – not just the front one. A can of genuine, calorie-controlled, and additive-free brewed tea is a sure bet to be a satisfying choice you can return to.