Enjoying a cuppa is one of life’s simplest pleasures. But, did you know your fave herbal tea could actually be packed with sugar?
We investigated some of the most popular herbal teas currently on the market and discovered that some of them are laced with the sweet stuff. Is nothing sacred?! Here are the ones to watch out for…
1. Chai tea.
We all love a cup of warming chai but earlier this year we ranked the best chai teas found at the supermarket and were shocked to discover that some of the spice mixes were loaded with sugar and additives.
Traditional chai usually contains the following spices: ginger, cinnamon, black peppercorns, cloves and cardamom as well as black tea leaves. Unfortunately one chai tea mix made by Arkadia contained a bunch of less-than-stellar ingredients including sugar, glucose syrup solids, vegetable oil and maltodextrin – just to name a few.
2. Fruit flavoured tea.
Who would have thought that a herbal fruit tea would have added sugar in it? Unfortunately some of the tea varieties sold by T2 contain just that. And it’s not just sugar they are adding. The Fruitalicious Loose Leaf tea contains everything from apple to dragon fruit, as well as sugar, anti-caking agent and sunflower oil.
Of course, not all of the tea at T2 contains these extra ingredients. The Ruby Red Rosehip, for example, is simply made from rosehips, hibiscus, rose buds and red rose petals – still providing a sweetness without the added sugar. Our advice? Always double check the ingredients list when making a purchase!
3. Rooibos.
The African tea Rooibos (pronounced roy-boss) has been lauded for its many health benefits. Not only is it fermented, which is great for your guts, but it’s jam-packed with antioxidants and is caffeine free.
The only issue with this tea is that the most common way of serving it is with added sugar or sweeteners, usually honey. When drinking rooibos, ditch the sugar and try it simply with milk. Or, why not trying making one of our sugar-free versions…
Rooibos Chai.
What’s your favourite herbal tea?
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