Herbal teas
The Republic of Tea Hibiscus Superflower Tea
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 98
The Republic of Tea Hibiscus Superflower Tea scores 98 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- 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.
The Receipt
Hibiscus Superflower Tea
Ingredients
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
100 − 2.5 = 97.5 → 98
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 |
Serving: 15.0g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Nigerian Hibiscus (flower); Sweet Blackberry (leaf);, Stevia (leaf)
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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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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.”
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