These Lower-Sugar Iced Teas Are Packed With Nostalgic Flavors
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I'm a self-described beverage girly. Plain old water is just not going to cut it for me — I need at least one other drink next to my usual water glass to feel satisfied. In the morning, that's coffee. In the afternoon, that's usually tea — iced tea in the warmer months, hot tea when the weather cools.
The problem is, I'm a little picky about iced tea. I'm not from the South, so sugared-up sweet tea is not my thing, nor do I want to be consuming that many grams of added sugar just because I'm bored with regular water. I don't always want completely plain, unsweetened tea either, though; my ideal beverage has just a touch of sweetness and plenty of flavor.
When I heard about Halfday's line of lightly sweetened iced teas, I was immediately intrigued. The three flavors — peach iced tea, green tea, and lemon iced tea — seemed tailor-made for my taste preferences with just three grams of sugar each. Plus, each beverage is filled with gut-friendly prebiotic plant fiber, which I consider an added bonus. Keep scrolling for my review of all three flavors.
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Halfday Peach Iced Tea
Right away, I noticed the early '00s vibe on Halfday's packaging — and in the flavor options. The Peach Iced Tea ($36 for 12) is jam-packed with fresh fruit flavor and reminded me of the flavored iced teas I used to buy at the snack shack in middle school. Of course, that brand has much more added sugar than Halfday, but they taste nearly identical.
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Halfday Iced Green Tea
Like another iced-tea brand featuring extra-tall cans, Halfday's Green Tea ($36 for 12) has a light touch of honey flavor and just a hint of lemon. It's perfectly refreshing to sip with lunch or on its own.
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Halfday Lemon Iced Tea
Sometimes, nothing hits the spot quite like a classic black tea with lemon, and Halfday's version of Lemon Iced Tea ($36 for 12) is super satisfying. Once again, it really reminded me of the conventional iced-tea brands you can find in just about any convenience store but with far less sugar.
Overall, I was impressed by all three flavors in the Halfday Variety Pack ($36 for 12). Though it definitely costs more than a 12-pack of your standard iced tea, the price per can is still quite affordable. And since Halfday is available in large chains like Target, Wegmans, and Stop & Shop, it's easy to find in store if you don't want to order online. Bottom line: if you're a beverage fiend like me who wants to avoid added sugar, Halfday is a worthwhile find.
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