Summers call for switching your garma-garam chai with a chilled, tall glass of iced tea. From sweet fruity flavors like peach to tangy berries – everyone prefers a different cooler.
Today’s post is centered towards a citrusy flavor- lemon! We picked two leading brands for our review – Wagh Bakri vs Nestea Lemon Iced Tea. In this review, we compare the differences in terms of flavor, appearance, the price point, and more.
Wagh Bakri Vs Nestea Lemon Iced Tea: In Depth Comparison
The following section is a comparison of all primary review-forming parameters like the flavor, consistency, aroma, ingredients, and more.
1. Packaging
Nestea
Nestea comes packed in a blue pouch and cannot be resealed. To ensure no moisture enters the iced tea mix, you can use a chip clip or store the pouch in an airtight container.
Wagh Bakri
Wagh Bakri has a similar style of packaging as its contender. The pouch is not resealable.
Winner It’s a tie.
2. Ingredients
Nestea
Sugar, instant tea (2%) are the main ingredients.
This also contains acidity regulators (330 and 296), nature-identical (lemon) flavoring substances, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and stabilizer (466).
Wagh Bakri
This is made with sugar, soluble tea solids (2.4%), acidity regulators (E330), lemon flavor and vitamin C.
Winner Wagh Bakri
Wagh Bakri won under this parameter because it has a marginally higher tea content and only one additive, as compared to Nestea which uses three.
3. Nutritional Value
Nestea
1 tablespoon (approximately 12.5 grams) offers 51 Kcal with 12.8 grams of carbohydrates (of which 11.2 grams are sugar), with 16.25 mg of vitamin C, and negligible quantities of protein and fat.
Wagh Bakri
12.5 grams of Wagh Bakri Iced Tea mix offer 48.39 Kcal divided into 12 grams of carbohydrates (of which 11.05 grams are sugar), 0.11 grams of protein with 7.11 mg of vitamin C.
Winner This was a tie. While Wagh Bakri has slightly lower calories, Nestea has a better vitamin C content.
4. Sweetness Level
Nestea
The sweetness in Nestea is slightly more than that in Wagh Bakri, but still very well balanced. And this is not a bad thing as the sweetness makes the beverage more desirable and refreshing.
Wagh Bakri
Wagh Bakri is not as sweet as Nestea, but refreshing nonetheless.
Winner Nestea won under this parameter as the sweetness tastes better.
5. Flavor Intensity
Nestea
Nestea had a bolder flavor of lemons. The citrusy flavor was fresher and the sweetness was well-rounded.
Wagh Bakri
The natural flavors of lemon (citrus) and tea (astringence/bitterness) were present in Wagh Bakri’s iced tea. These tasted fresh but were not as refreshing as the competition.
Winner Nestea had better flavors in terms of freshness, sweetness, and citrusy notes.
6. Price
Nestea
Nestea is priced at Rs 200/- for a 400-gram pouch.
Wagh Bakri
250 grams of Wagh Bakri Iced Tea amounts to Rs 90/-.
Winner Wagh Bakri is lighter on the pocket, comparatively.
7. Shelf Life
Nestea
The shelf life here is 11 months.
Wagh Bakri
Wagh Bakri has a 12-month shelf life.
Winner Both have a similar shelf life.
8. Mixability
Nestea
Excellent mixability was observed here. There were no lumps formed and it was pretty much effortless.
Wagh Bakri
The mixability was great here as well. But in a comparative view, it lacked half a point than its contender.
Winner Nestea won as it took just two seconds to achieve a clear-looking tea.
9. Appearance
Nestea
Excellent mixability was observed here. There were no lumps formed and it was pretty much effortless.
Wagh Bakri
The mixability was great here as well. But in a comparative view, it lacked half a point than its contender.
Winner Nestea won as it took just two seconds to achieve a clear-looking tea.
10. Consistency
Nestea
Nestea Lemon Iced Tea had little to no residue left at the bottom of the glass.
We appreciate this.
Wagh Bakri
This iced tea mix had considerably more residue than the contender.
Winner Nestea wins here as it performs better.
Nestea vs Wagh Bakri Lemon Iced Tea – Verdict
Nestea Iced Tea was a collective preference for Team Mishry over Wagh Bakri. Not only flavors, in terms of potency and consistency as well, Nestea performed better.
It had bolder flavors of lemon and the sweetness was more desirable. This mixed effortlessly and left no residue at the bottom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on Wagh Bakri vs Nestea Lemon Iced Tea
1. Which lemon iced tea is better: Wagh Bakri or Nestea?
After our intensive testing and reviewing, we titled Nestea Lemon Iced Tea as the winner.
2. How many calories are in a glass of lemon iced tea?
One glass (150 ml water + 12 grams of iced tea mix) offers approximately 50 Kcal.
3. How long does lemon iced tea last in the refrigerator?
You must consume the mix within the mentioned shelf life.
4. Can lemon iced tea be made without sugar?
Yes, the premix already contains sugar, so you don’t really need to add more.
5. Are there any potential side effects of drinking lemon iced tea?
Not really, but it is not the healthiest drink either. As these premixes contain sugar and additives, we recommend occasional consumption.
The Takeaway
We prefer Nestea Lemon Iced Tea over Wagh Bakri Lemon Iced Tea for the simple reason that the former tasted better. Our Top Pick had a bolder flavor of lemon and tasted more refreshing which were the primary deciding factors.
Nimbu paani or lemon iced tea, what’s your pick?
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