Beverages, tea, green, instant, decaffeinated, lemon, unsweetened, fortified with vitamin C
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This is a powdered, instant green tea mix designed for quick preparation, offering a bright, tangy lemon flavor without any sweetness. It dissolves completely in hot or cold water, creating a clear, light golden-green beverage with a smooth, slightly astringent texture. Nutritionally, it is a virtually calorie-free drink, with its carbohydrate content coming entirely from the added lemon flavoring and vitamin C fortification.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its effortless convenience—a refreshing, flavorful cup of tea in seconds without brewing. Its bright, tart lemon profile is a popular palate cleanser and a welcome change from plain water.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The powdered format can sometimes leave a slightly artificial aftertaste compared to brewed loose-leaf tea. For those sensitive to caffeine, note that while labeled decaffeinated, trace amounts may remain. To counteract any potential blood sugar impact from the carbs, consider consuming it with a meal or a source of protein/fat, and be mindful of portion size if mixing multiple servings.
Key benefits
- Zero calories, fat, and protein, making it a hydrating, guilt-free beverage.
- Fortified with Vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports immune function.
- Provides a convenient, sugar-free alternative to sweetened drinks.
- Contains catechins from green tea, which are studied for their antioxidant properties.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'instant' process often involves spray-drying brewed green tea into a fine powder, a technique that helps preserve the delicate catechin antioxidants that can degrade with traditional steeping.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 5.1 g |
| Energy | 378 kcal |
| Energy | 1581 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.47 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 94.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 2.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.21 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 2.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 169 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 0.00 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.03 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.60 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1342 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.01 mg |
| Folate, total | 1.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 1.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 1.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Beverages, carbonated, tonic water — USDA does not publish this profile for Beverages.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is this the same as matcha powder?
No. Matcha is a fine powder of shade-grown, stone-ground whole tea leaves, consumed for its rich nutrients and umami flavor. This is an instant beverage mix, primarily flavoring and additives, meant to be dissolved, not whisked into a suspension.
Why does it have 94g of carbs if it's unsweetened?
The carbohydrates come from the flavoring agents, maltodextrin (a common carrier in instant mixes), and the vitamin C fortification, not from added sugar. It's designed to be sugar-free, not carb-free.
Can I bake with it?
Yes, it can be used to add a concentrated lemon-green tea flavor to cakes, cookies, or glazes. Start with a small amount, as the flavor is potent and the powder may affect moisture balance.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.78 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.00 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.