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Pure Leaf Tea with Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Common questions

Is Pure Leaf Tea with Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle healthy?

Pure Leaf Tea with Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle scores 30/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Pure Leaf Tea with Lemon scores 30/100.

How processed is Pure Leaf Tea with Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle?

Pure Leaf Tea with Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Pure Leaf Tea with Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle compare to other tea?

Pure Leaf Tea with Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle ranks #29 of 36 tea in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Rooted Organic Green Tea (Microplastic Free) at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Pure Leaf Tea with Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Brewed Tea counts in its favor; Sugar, Natural Flavor 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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Pure Leaf Tea with Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Pure Leaf
30 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by PepsiCo
Category Tea
Summary

Pure Leaf Tea with Lemon scores 30/100. Real brewed tea, but roughly 25g of added sugar per bottle puts it firmly in the sweetened-tea band (Gold Peak 32, Pure Leaf Sweet 25, Brisk 20).

Key ingredients 8

Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and potential health issues if consumed in large amounts.

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Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is commonly used to add tartness and preserve the beverage, with no significant health impact in typical amounts.

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Pectin
Neutral

Pectin is a natural thickening agent derived from fruits, used to improve texture without health concerns.

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Caffeine
Neutral

Caffeine provides a stimulating effect but is generally safe in moderate amounts, with no inherent harmfulness.

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en:e330
Neutral

E330 is the code for citric acid, used as an additive to enhance flavor and preserve freshness.

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en:e440
Neutral

E440 is the code for pectin, a natural thickener and stabilizer used in food products.

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Brewed Tea
Very Good

Brewed tea is a natural source of antioxidants and can support overall wellness, making it a beneficial ingredient.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

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