The Take
Iced Tea is healthy in its plain form. Slop Score 14.
Brewed tea chilled with nothing added delivers the ancestral win. Everything else adds the modern tax.
The Verdict
Stick to the leaves and water. Skip the engineered sweetness.
Slop Score 14.
Common Questions
What is in Iced Tea?
Plain version contains only brewed tea and water. Sweetened versions add sugar or HFCS.
Does Iced Tea have seed oils?
No. The base recipe has zero seed oils or industrial fats.
Is Iced Tea ultra-processed?
No for homemade. Yes once bottled brands load sweeteners and preservatives.
