Is Tazo Passion Herbal Tea ultra-processed?

Tea bags Sold in the United States

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

hibiscus flowers, citric acid, licorice root, cinnamon, rosehips, orange peels, lemongrass, natural flavor (ultra-processing marker)

Additives: E330 Citric acid

As written on the pack

HIBISCUS FLOWERS, CITRIC ACID, LICORICE ROOT, CINNAMON, ROSEHIPS, ORANGE PEELS, LEMONGRASS, NATURAL FLAVOR

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 82nd. 36% of the tea bags 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 0794522200450, last edited 9 February 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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.