Original

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Common questions

Is Original healthy?

Original scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This beverage contains beneficial ingredients like black tea, peach nectar, and organic spearmint, which offer antioxidants and natural flavors.

How processed is Original?

Original is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Original's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, BLACK TEA, ORGANIC SPEARMINT, ASCORBIC ACID count in its favor; PEACH NECTAR, NATURAL FLAVORS are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Tea
Summary

This beverage contains beneficial ingredients like black tea, peach nectar, and organic spearmint, which offer antioxidants and natural flavors. However, the presence of 'natural flavors' as a vague additive and the use of citric acid contribute to its processing level, which is considered high. Despite its positive aspects, the ultra-processed nature of the product limits its overall health score.

Key ingredients 7

BLACK TEA
Good

Black tea is rich in antioxidants and can support overall health, making it a beneficial ingredient in this product.

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ORGANIC SPEARMINT
Good

Organic spearmint provides natural flavor and may aid digestion, adding a positive aspect to the product.

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ASCORBIC ACID
Good

Ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C that supports immune function and acts as an antioxidant.

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CITRIC ACID
Neutral

Citric acid is commonly used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, with no significant health benefits or risks.

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LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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PEACH NECTAR
Bad

Peach nectar often contains added sugars and artificial ingredients, which can contribute to less healthy consumption patterns.

NATURAL FLAVORS
Bad

Natural flavors can be vague and may contain artificial components, which some consumers prefer to avoid.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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