There's quite a bit that happens before a can gets to your refrigerator, and knowing more about it helps to understand the differences in taste between various teas. This breakdown shows how Brewed Tea is made.
It Starts With Real Tea Leaves
The first step of the brewing process is to use real tea leaves which are steeped to reveal their natural flavour and character. This can be said to be the only thing that distinguishes a real tea from those that are brewed in a quick way using tea powder or tea concentrate without following a proper brewing procedure.
It's impossible to skip the Brewing Step.You can't skip the Brewing Step.
Flavor is something that will take time to build, not shortcuts.
Real leaves give layers and layers of flavor that flavored water can't match. That depth is what makes the Original flavor classic and smooth, “the flavor that started it all,” as they say.
Making it Just Enough, Not Too Much
Once brewed, the formula is enhanced with Hydroxytyrosol, a naturally-occurring antioxidant found in olive oil, and includes careful consideration for maintaining a low calorie content. The outcome is at 5 Calories a can, which is a definite Low Calorie Iced Tea.
What doesn't happen for a reason.
- No artificial colors
- No GMO ingredients
- No heavy syrup to cover the natural flavor of the tea
A comprehensive look at the entire brewing to canning process.
- Real tea leaves are used to make the tea with the natural flavor.
- Hydroxytyrosol is added to its antioxidant properties
- The formula is light, with only 5 calories.
- It's all in one easy-to-carry 12 fluid ounce can.
The reason for this process is healthy iced tea.
Each choice in this process is directed towards this goal, and is made in the interest of this goal. The end result is a can that really is a Healthy Iced Tea, not because of a claim, but because of what really happens before it makes it to a shelf in the store.
Final Thoughts
If you grasp the process of a can, it's a different mindset about what you're chugging. Great tea-making techniques, skillful choice of ingredients and a targeted low calorie content all contribute to making this tea worthy of its reputation rather than just claiming it.