Beverages, tea, instant, sweetened with sodium saccharin, lemon-flavored, powder
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This is a vibrant, sugar-free instant lemon tea powder designed for a quick, refreshing beverage. It dissolves instantly in hot or cold water, yielding a bright, tangy, and sweet-tart drink with a smooth, non-gritty texture. Nutritionally, it's a low-fat, zero-fiber carbohydrate source, primarily delivering energy from its 85.4g of carbs per 100g.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 95% carbs · 1% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its nostalgic, no-fuss convenience and the bright, familiar punch of lemon that cuts through thirst instantly. It's a versatile pantry staple for making a single glass or a whole pitcher for a crowd.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate content (85.4g per 100g) can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes if consumed in large amounts, and the sodium saccharin may leave a bitter aftertaste for some. To counteract this, consider mixing it with water and ice to dilute the carb load per serving, or pairing the drink with a protein-rich snack like nuts or yogurt to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Instant, convenient preparation for a quick thirst-quencher.
- Zero fat and very low sugar content due to artificial sweetener.
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Lightweight and shelf-stable for easy storage and transport.
- Offers a consistent, predictable lemon-tea flavor.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Instant tea powders like this one were pioneered in the 1950s, often using a spray-drying process that could originally cause the tea to lose much of its characteristic aroma, leading to the heavy use of added lemon flavoring.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 3.5 g |
| Energy | 338 kcal |
| Energy | 1412 kj |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.60 g |
| Ash | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 85.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 21.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 8.9 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 125 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 140 mg |
| Potassium, K | 2568 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 412 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.89 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 30.4 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.8 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.34 mg |
| Niacin | 3.9 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.12 mg |
| Folate, total | 35.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 35.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 35.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 40.2 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 K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 2240 mg |
| Theobromine | 24.0 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
Can I use this powder for baking?
Yes, it can be used to add a concentrated lemon-tea flavor to cakes, cookies, or frostings. Start with a small amount (1-2 teaspoons) and adjust to taste, as the sweetener and flavor are potent.
Is this the same as lemon-flavored tea bags?
No. This is a pre-mixed powder containing tea extract, sweetener, and flavoring. Tea bags contain only dried tea leaves, and you'd need to add lemon and sweetener separately.
Why does it contain sodium saccharin instead of sugar?
Sodium saccharin is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener, used to create a sweet taste without adding sugar or significant calories, making the product suitable for low-sugar or calorie-conscious diets.
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 3.38 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 1.9 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: 0.16 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.