Pomegranate Iced Tea

Pomegranate Iced Tea is a refreshing, fruity beverage that combines brewed black or green tea with pomegranate juice and is typically served chilled over ice. Its core ingredients are tea, pomegranate juice (often from concentrate), water, and a sweetener like sugar or simple syrup, with fresh mint or lemon as common garnishes. While enjoyed globally, it is particularly popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, where pomegranates are a traditional fruit.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This drink is primarily a source of carbohydrates from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, with negligible fat and protein. It provides antioxidants like polyphenols from both tea and pomegranate, and a typical serving contains roughly 80-120 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	95 kcal
Protein	0.2 g
Carbs	23 g
Fat	0.1 g
Fiber	0.1 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	5 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Vitamin K	1 mcg
Copper	0.04 mg
Vitamin B6	0.02 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pomegranate Iced Tea is nutritionally interesting because it combines the well-known catechins from tea with the potent punicalagins found in pomegranates, creating a beverage rich in diverse antioxidants. Culturally, it represents a modern fusion, taking the ancient tradition of tea drinking and blending it with the symbolic pomegranate, which represents abundance and health in many cultures.