Just because the label reads tea on the front of the can doesn't mean that it's all created equal. With the knowledge of what to look for, you will know that you are getting a real Brewed Tea, or that you are getting a beverage that resembles it.
The Ingredient List Starts With Tea
Check What comes First
Ingredients are listed in order of importance, the first ingredient giving you the most information. Tea that comes first on the list for rich Brewed Tea, such as Jolie's Original, is telling you where it gets its flavor from.
The Calorie Count is honestly low
A can which is constructed around the true brewing of the tea generally does not need a lot of sugar to taste good, and that's precisely why it is considered a true Low Calorie Iced Tea with only 5 calories – in contrast to the marketing mumbo-jumbo on the front label.
Granted, there's no need for artificial colors
A tea will likely be artificial colored if it has to be, as it's usually the base that's not that great. A genuine brewed tea is naturally coloured and has depth without the aid of a lab.
The Formula is Non GMO
Non GMO sourcing often comes with the brands who care about the quality of ingredients since the very beginning of the process – not only during the last stage of flavoring.
It Reads Like Healthy Iced Tea, Not Markets Like One
Supporting the Claim with Concrete Ingredients
There are many beverages that claim the title of Healthy Iced Tea, but don't mean it. A can of tea that really embodies the word “Healthy” has a few simple ingredients; an antioxidant that is naturally found in the tea, Hydroxytyrosol; and a calorie count that is actually in line with the marketing.
Quick Checklist
- On the ingredient list, the first ingredient listed is "tea.The ingredients are listed first as "tea.
- Nutrition value: Low in calories (under 10 per can)
- Contains no artificial colours.
- No GMOs were used in the production of any ingredient used in this product.
- A naturally derived antioxidant included for added value
Final Thoughts
The key to identifying a good tea is paying attention to the information on the back of the label, and looking at the tea itself. A low-calorie, non-skimmed, tea-only can is a quality product and should be included in a diet of educated, informed choices.