The Pure Leaf Iced Tea That Will Not Quench Your Thirst - Tasting Table

"However, on our list of Pure Leaf Iced Tea flavors, ranked worst to best, Extra Sweet Black Tea stands out, and not in a good way. Not only does this particular flavor have an overpowering syrupy sweetness that drowns the iced tea taste, but it also has 64 grams of sugar and 240 calories per 18.5-ounce bottle - significantly higher than all of the other Pure Leaf Iced Tea varieties."

"Pure Leaf Extra Sweet Black Tea may actually make you even thirstier than when you took your first sip. That's because glucose-filled beverages force the body to use more water to process the excess sugar, which could leave you feeling both parched and unsatisfied, especially if your goal is to rehydrate after a day by the pool. The drink packs a powerful, sugary punch and may even leave a noticeable coating on your tongue."

Pure Leaf Extra Sweet Black Tea contains 64 grams of sugar and 240 calories per 18.5-ounce bottle and delivers an overpowering syrupy sweetness that masks the iced tea flavor. High glucose content can force the body to use more water to process sugar, potentially increasing thirst and leaving a coating on the tongue. Several Pure Leaf alternatives offer lower sugar or no sugar, including Sweet Assam Black Tea (100 calories, 24 grams sugar) and Unsweet Darjeeling, Unsweetened Black Tea, and Zero Sugar Sweet Black Tea with zero grams of sugar. Homemade iced tea allows customization for thirst-quenching, nutritious options.

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