Ingredient

Natural Tea Essence

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use natural tea essence to impart or enhance the flavor of tea in …

What it is

Natural tea essence is a concentrated liquid flavoring derived from brewed tea leaves. It captures the characteristic taste and aroma of tea through processes like extraction and distillation.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use natural tea essence to impart or enhance the flavor of tea in various beverages, especially iced teas and bottled teas. It allows for a consistent and authentic tea taste without the need for brewing large quantities of tea leaves.

Health notes

Natural tea essence is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flavorings, and this ingredient is typically considered safe at levels used in food. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming natural tea essence in typical amounts found in beverages.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Natural Tea Essence

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Dunn's River Brands Group, Inc. All-Natural Unsweet Tea, Lemon & Lime Iced & Bottle Tea 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Herbal Mist, LLC Strawberry White Tea With Yerba Mate, Strawberry Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.3Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. 7 Select, Unsweetened Iced Tea Iced & Bottle Tea 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Iced Tea, Unsweetened Iced & Bottle Tea 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Mango Coconut White Tea With Yerba Mate, Mango Coconut Herbal Mist, LLC Mango Coconut White Tea With Yerba Mate, Mango Coconut Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.3Carbs Herbal Mist, LLC Citrus Honey White Tea With Yerba Mate, Citrus Honey Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.3Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Iced Tea, Sweetened Iced & Bottle Tea 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.8Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Sweetend Iced Tea Iced & Bottle Tea 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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