Ingredient

Brewed Black Tea

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use brewed black tea primarily as a flavoring ingredient, especially in beverages like …

What it is

Brewed black tea is made by steeping dried and processed leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in hot water. This process extracts flavor compounds, caffeine, and antioxidants. Black tea is one of the most popular types of tea worldwide.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use brewed black tea primarily as a flavoring ingredient, especially in beverages like iced tea, bottled teas, and some sodas. It provides a distinct, slightly bitter, and robust taste that is often sweetened to create popular ready-to-drink products.

Health notes

Brewed black tea is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It contains caffeine, which can have stimulant effects, and antioxidants like flavonoids, which are studied for potential health benefits. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated tea and its components. Evidence on the long-term health effects of moderate tea consumption is generally positive, though excessive caffeine intake can lead to negative effects.

Allergen info

Brewed black tea is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Brewed Black Tea

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PEPSI LIPTON Sweet Tea Real Brewed Tea Sweeteners, Sweet Tea Iced & Bottle Tea 29kcal 0Protein 0Fat 7.7Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. That's Smart!, Southern Style Brewed Sweet Tea Iced & Bottle Tea 29kcal 0Protein 0Fat 7.5Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Southern Style Sweet Tea, Southern Style Sweet Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving 28kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.9Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Black Diet Tea, Black Iced & Bottle Tea 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Diet Brewed Tea Iced & Bottle Tea 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Brewed Sweet Tea, Sweet Iced & Bottle Tea 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.8Carbs Gizmo Beverages, LLC Unsweetened Black Real Brewed Tea, Unsweetened Black Iced & Bottle Tea 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Publix, 50/50 Lite Blend Iced Tea, Lemonade, Lemonade Iced & Bottle Tea 21kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.4Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Publix Deli, Brewed Iced Tea, Vanilla & Peach, Vanilla & Peach Iced & Bottle Tea 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.8Carbs Borden Dairy Company of Ohio, LLC Brewed Sweet Tea Iced & Bottle Tea 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.3Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced & Bottle Tea 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Bi-Lo Inc. Sweet Iced Tea Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 80% DV per serving 34kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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