Common questions

Is Real Brewed Sweet Tea healthy?

Real Brewed Sweet Tea scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sweet tea contains brewed tea, which is a natural source of antioxidants, contributing positively to its health profile.

How processed is Real Brewed Sweet Tea?

Real Brewed Sweet Tea is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Real Brewed Sweet Tea's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Black Tea, Hibiscus count in its favor; Sugar, Potassium Sorbate are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

Real Brewed Sweet Tea

Name: Real Brewed Sweet Tea
Brand: Kroger

Kroger

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 2

Owned by Kroger

Category Tea

Summary

This sweet tea contains brewed tea, which is a natural source of antioxidants, contributing positively to its health profile. However, the presence of added sugar increases the caloric content and can contribute to metabolic disorders if consumed excessively. Additionally, the use of potassium sorbate as a preservative indicates a moderate level of processing, which affects the overall score.