Sweetened Iced Tea

Sweetened iced tea is a refreshing, chilled beverage made by brewing black tea and then sweetening it with sugar or simple syrup before serving over ice. It is a staple drink in the American South, where it's often served by the gallon at meals and gatherings.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This drink is primarily a source of quick energy from carbohydrates in the form of added sugar, with negligible fat or protein. A typical 12-ounce serving can contain around 100-150 calories, almost entirely from sugar.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	90 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	24 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	24 g
Sodium	10 mg
Caffeine	20-50 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Fluoride	0.3 mg
Potassium	20 mg
Vitamin C	1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg
Folate	5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	0.1 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a defining beverage of Southern hospitality, but nutritionally, its high sugar content has made it a focal point in public health discussions about sugary drink consumption.