Iced tea Calories

Yes, many bottled iced teas use brewed tea or tea extract, though the amount and other ingredients vary. Fruit-flavored iced tea is still a tea-based drink, not necessarily fruit juice.

Sweetened bottled iced tea contains sugar, but the amount differs between products and flavors. Unsweetened versions are available; they taste quite different from the usual sweet bottled varieties.

Iced tea contributes fluid, but sweetened bottled iced tea is not the best everyday replacement for water. Its sugar adds up when you drink it often, so choose water for routine hydration.

Yes, caffeinated iced tea can make it harder to fall asleep, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine. Choose a caffeine-free drink in the evening if iced tea tends to affect your sleep.

Yes, brew tea, cool it, and add fruit or sweetener to make iced tea at home. The flavor may differ from bottled iced tea, which can include added flavors and other ingredients.

Keep opened bottled iced tea refrigerated and drink it soon. Leaving it open at room temperature for a long time can affect its quality; follow any storage directions on the bottle.

It is better not to freeze iced tea in its sealed bottle. The liquid expands as it freezes and can damage the container; chill the bottle in the refrigerator instead.

Not always. Sweet tea usually means tea brewed and sweetened before it is chilled, especially in the American South; bottled iced tea can use tea extract and added flavors.

Sweetened iced tea is best kept as an occasional drink for children, not a daily alternative to water or milk. Its sugar can contribute to tooth decay, and some varieties also contain caffeine.