Tea
Also listed as Black Tea, Tea Bags, and Brewed Tea.
Beverages
This is what the ingredient is.
Tea is a drink from cured tea leaves. Labels may say black tea, tea bags, or tea.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is steeped as a hot or iced beverage and used as a flavoring.
Here is what food agencies say.
Tea is a conventional food under FDA import and labeling rules.
Here is what research has found.
Pesticide residue monitoring and rare pathogen issues on herbs used in tea blends appear in enforcement history.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Follow steeping guidance. Check herbal blends for allergens.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026