The Surprisingly Healthy Beverage You Can Pick Up At A Vending Machine (That Isn’t Water) – Health Digest

Unsweetened iced tea is a delightful beverage that has a clean and refreshing taste. It is a healthier alternative to sugary drinks, made with only two essential ingredients: tea leaves and water. The tea leaves’ quality is crucial to achieving a perfect brew. Typically, black or green tea leaves (per Good Housekeeping) are steeped in hot water, allowing the flavors to infuse gradually. After steeping, the liquid is chilled to create a refreshing cold brew. 

Unsweetened iced tea is exactly what it sounds like: unsweetened. It has no added sugars or artificial sweeteners, allowing the tea’s natural flavors to shine through, providing an authentic and unaltered taste. This guilt-free beverage is ideal for those who want to watch their sugar intake or calorie count, as it has a minimal impact on daily caloric intake. While a 12-ounce can of soda packs in around 150 calories (per Medline Plus), the same serving of unsweetened iced tea contains fewer than 5 calories (per Healthline). Unsweetened iced tea is suitable for individuals with dietary restrictions, including diabetics and those following low-sugar or low-carb diets.