9/12 ingredients recognized
How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 9 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Lipton, chai black tea with real spices, cane sugar and natural flavor, k-cup pods
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Flagged concerns
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, black tea, cinnamon, ginger root, maltodextrin, allspice, cloves, black pepper, chicory root, sucralose (non-nutritive sweetener), natural flavor, soy lecithin.
Ingredient analysis
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