Beverages, tea, instant, decaffeinated, lemon, sweetened
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This is a highly sweetened, instant powdered beverage designed to mimic the bright, tart flavor of lemon tea. It dissolves quickly into a warm or cold drink, offering a consistent, candy-like lemon taste with a smooth, watery texture. Nutritionally, it is almost entirely simple carbohydrates, providing a quick burst of energy with negligible protein, fat, or fiber.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 98% carbs · 2% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its intensely sweet and tangy lemon flavor, which is both refreshing and nostalgic. Its instant preparation makes it a go-to for a quick, comforting drink at home or on the go.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The extremely high sugar content (over 95g per 100g) can lead to blood-sugar spikes and is a concern for those managing diabetes or calorie intake. To mitigate this, consider using only half the packet per serving, diluting it with more water, or pairing it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts) to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides a rapid source of energy from simple sugars
- Offers a convenient, caffeine-free alternative to coffee or traditional tea
- Serves as a quick, palatable way to encourage fluid intake
- A familiar, comforting flavor profile for many consumers
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'instant' tea powder is often made by spray-drying brewed tea, which can cause it to lose some of the aromatic compounds found in fresh-brewed tea, resulting in a flavor that's more about sweetness and tartness than complex tea notes.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 0.13 g |
| Energy | 401 kcal |
| Energy | 1679 kj |
| Protein | 0.12 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.73 g |
| Ash | 0.47 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 98.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 95.3 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 | 5.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.03 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.0 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.60 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.13 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 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 |
| Vitamin B-12 | 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 K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 5.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.09 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 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.06 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 drink the same as fresh lemon tea?
No. This is a powdered mix with added sugar and artificial flavors, whereas fresh lemon tea is brewed from tea leaves and infused with real lemon juice, containing far less sugar and more natural compounds.
Can I use this to make a cold drink?
Yes, it dissolves well in cold water, though you may need to stir vigorously or shake it to fully dissolve the powder. It's commonly used to make iced lemon tea.
Does it contain caffeine?
No, this specific product is labeled as decaffeinated, making it a suitable choice for those avoiding caffeine.
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 4.01 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 95.3 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: 0.03 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.