Is Good Earth Botanical Tea ultra-processed?

Teas Sold in the United Kingdom

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Apple, Hibiscus 21%, Elderberry 10%, Sweet Blackberry Leaves 10%, Aronia 9%, Beetroot, Natural Flavour (ultra-processing marker), Red Rose Petals 2%

As written on the pack

Apple, Hibiscus (21%), Elderberry (10%), Sweet Blackberry Leaves (10%), Aronia (9%), Beetroot, Natural Flavour, Red Rose Petals (2%)

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 148th. 43% of the teas here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 5000208044528, last edited 22 April 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.