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Anyone looking to buy tea online will find far more than classic tea bags: Black tea, fruit tea, herbal tea, Korean tea, Chinese tea, Yuzu tea and ready-to-drink tea beverages are often listed side by side. The wide selection makes shopping easier, but it can also make comparisons confusing. What really matters is not eye-catching packaging or vague advertising claims, but the ingredients, preparation method, sugar content, origin and the quantity that suits your needs.
Loose-leaf black tea or a tea bag usually consists of tea leaves and is brewed with hot water. Many Asian specialities, however, are concentrates or ready-made tea beverages. Korean Yuzu tea, lemon tea and fruit concentrates may contain a high proportion of sugar, fructose or honey.
Checking the nutrition table helps prevent false expectations. For example, TBest Zitrus Yuzu Tea 1 kg contains 60 g of sugar per 100 g. Delief Citron Tea and Nokchawon Plum Tea are also sweetened concentrates. They are diluted with water and should therefore not be confused with sugar-free tea infusions.
A large pack of tea can be useful for families, offices or regular tea drinkers. However, consumption, shelf life and storage space should all be considered before buying. A 900-g bag of black tea is practical for frequent users, while a 30-g Pu-Erh tea is better suited to trying something new or preparing tea occasionally.
For ready-made drinks, you should also consider the total volume. A 6-pack of 250-ml cartons provides 1.5 litres, while a pack of Pfanner Peach Iced Tea containing six 2-litre bottles holds 12 litres in total.
The term “Asian tea” does not describe one particular flavour profile. Chinese tea, Korean tea and Turkish black tea differ in terms of tea variety, processing and preparation. Pu-Erh tea is brewed differently from Turkish black tea, while Yuzu tea is a concentrate mixed with hot or cold water.
The ingredients list shows whether you are buying pure tea, a blend or a sweetened beverage. With loose-leaf tea, tea leaves are often listed first. Instant tea and concentrates, on the other hand, often contain sugar, fructose, acidity regulators or thickeners.
If you are specifically looking for sugar-free iced tea, compare the “Carbohydrates” and “of which sugars” figures per 100 ml. According to the product information, VITA 0 SUGAR LEMON TEA 6x250ml contains 0 g of sugar and 0 kcal per 100 ml. However, the drink contains sweeteners, including aspartame, as well as a source of phenylalanine. This information should be taken into account before buying.
For example, Bama Xinjihao Pu-Erh Tea 30 g is prepared by infusing 5–8 g of tea with water heated to 95–100 °C. Sexy Tea As Usual / Wish Tea can also be cold-brewed: the product can be steeped in cold water and left in the fridge for several hours.
Tea readily absorbs odours and moisture. Loose tea should be stored in airtight containers in a dry cupboard protected from light. Concentrates such as Yuzu tea or plum tea should be refrigerated after opening if this is stated on the packaging.
Do not compare only the pack price. Also look at the price per 100 g, price per litre or the number of portions. This makes it easier to assess 500-g and 1-kg packs objectively, as well as multipacks of tea drinks.
Why this product suits this profile: The six 250-ml cartons are portioned and ready to drink, with no kettle or steeping time required. According to the product information, the drink contains 0 g of sugar and 0 kcal per 100 ml.
The nutritional values and sweeteners are clearly stated. This makes it easy to distinguish the product from sweetened lemon tea and classic iced tea.
Ready to drink, 6 x 250 ml, a flavour combination of black tea and lemon, sugar-free according to the product labelling.
Why this product suits this profile: The small pack is ideal for buyers who want to try Chinese Pu-Erh tea in a manageable quantity. The stated preparation method allows for several infusions.
The portion size reduces the risk of buying a large pack before you know whether you like the flavour and how much preparation it requires.
30 g contents, origin China, prepared with 5–8 g of tea and suitable for several infusions.
Why this product suits this profile: The 900-g pack is aimed at households and frequent tea drinkers who regularly prepare classic black tea or chai. The ingredients list states 100% black tea.
The simple ingredients list makes it easier to compare with flavoured blends and sweetened tea drinks.
900 g contents, 100% black tea, suitable for preparing a classic infusion or chai with milk and spices.
Why this product suits this profile: The Korean fruit concentrate can be mixed with hot or cold water and also used in yoghurt, desserts or pancakes.
It is clear that this is a concentrate. The ingredients and sugar content show that it is not an unsweetened tea infusion.
1 kg contents, Yuzu peel and Yuzu juice as ingredients, with a dosage of 2–3 teaspoons for hot or cold drinks.
We have put together a complete, regularly updated list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the safety regulations applicable in the EU.
That depends on your preparation time and flavour preferences. Pure black tea such as Brooke Bond, Lipton Yellow Label or Turkish black tea is suitable for regular infusions. For maximum convenience, pre-portioned tea bags or ready-to-drink tea beverages are ideal. For caffeinated varieties, you should take your personal habits and the information on the packaging into account.
Dry tea should be stored sealed, in a dry place protected from light and away from strong odours. Concentrates such as Yuzu, lemon or plum tea often need to be refrigerated after opening. Ready-made drinks should be refrigerated after opening in line with the product information and consumed within the stated period.
Instant tea is dissolved in water and is often available as a powder. Tea concentrate is usually diluted with water by the spoonful and may contain sugar or honey. Iced tea is generally a ready-to-drink beverage made from tea or tea extract, often with fruit flavouring and sweeteners or sugar. The ingredients list and nutritional information show which type you are actually buying.