Ingredient

Brewed Black Tea Extract

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use brewed black tea extract to provide a natural tea flavor and color …

What it is

Brewed black tea extract is a concentrated liquid made from steeping processed black tea leaves in water. The water extracts compounds like caffeine, tannins, and flavor molecules. The liquid is then often concentrated further through evaporation.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use brewed black tea extract to provide a natural tea flavor and color in beverages like iced tea and bottled tea drinks. It can also contribute some bitterness and astringency, which can balance sweetness.

Health notes

Brewed black tea extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It contains caffeine, which can have stimulant effects for some individuals. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated tea extracts, but they have not set specific numerical limits for intake. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. It is derived from the tea plant, which is not one of the nine major allergens.

Products containing Brewed Black Tea Extract

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Food Town Stores Inc. Brewed Slightly Sweet Tea Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 25kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.1Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Slightly Sweet Brewed Tea Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 25kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.1Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Brewed Sweet Tea Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 58% DV per serving 31kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.1Carbs Sweet Slightly Brewed Tea, Sweet Food Town Stores Inc. Sweet Slightly Brewed Tea, Sweet Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 19kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5Carbs Sweet Slightly Brewed Tea, Sweet Food Town Stores Inc. Sweet Slightly Brewed Tea, Sweet Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 19kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.9Carbs Sweet Brewed Tea, Sweet Food Town Stores Inc. Sweet Brewed Tea, Sweet Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 62% DV per serving 25kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.5Carbs Brewed Sweet Tea Food Town Stores Inc. Brewed Sweet Tea Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 25kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs Blueberry Lavender Cold Brew Black Tea, Blueberry Lavender The Kroger Co. Blueberry Lavender Cold Brew Black Tea, Blueberry Lavender Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 22kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.1Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Sweet Tea Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 58% DV per serving 31kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.1Carbs Mark Anthony Brands Inc. White Claw Hard Seltzer Iced Tea Variety Pack, 12 Fl Oz, 12 Count, Peach; Lemon; Raspberry; Mango Iced & Bottle Tea 28kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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