Herbal teas
Yogi Honey Chai Tumeric Vitality
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 60
Yogi Honey Chai Tumeric Vitality scores 60 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Stevia (steviol glycosides): WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Honey Chai Tumeric Vitality
Ingredients
- Honey minus 20 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 40.5 = 59.5 → 60
Can’t score above 79. Contains honey, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Ingredients
- Organic Turmeric Root
- Organic Cinnamon Bark
- Organic Ginger Root
- Organic Cardamom Pod
- Organic Stevia Leaf
- Organic Clove Bud
- Organic Black Pepper
- Organic Honey Powder (high concern)
- Organic Honey Flavor (high concern)
Label text, as published
Organic Turmeric Root, Organic Cinnamon Bark, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Cardamom Pod, Organic Stevia Leaf, Organic Clove Bud, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Honey Powder, Organic Honey Flavor
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Yogi
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org