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Common questions

Is Black Tea healthy?

Black Tea scores 95/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Black tea is a minimally processed beverage with a single ingredient, making it a clean and natural choice.

How processed is Black Tea?

Black Tea is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Black Tea's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Black Tea counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Black Tea

Pg Tips
95 Excellent

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Lipton Teas and Infusions
Category Tea
Summary

Black tea is a minimally processed beverage with a single ingredient, making it a clean and natural choice. It is rich in antioxidants, which can support heart health and reduce inflammation. The absence of added sugars, artificial ingredients, or harmful additives contributes to its high rating.

Key ingredients 1

Black Tea
Very Good

Black tea is considered very good due to its high antioxidant content, which can support heart health and reduce inflammation. It is minimally processed, retaining most of its natural compounds like flavonoids. Compared to other beverages with added sugars or artificial ingredients, black tea is a clean and beneficial choice.

Benefits

Rich in antioxidants, black tea can improve cardiovascular health and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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