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Is Black Cherry Berry Herbal Tea Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Celestial Seasonings

This page reviews Black Cherry Berry Herbal Tea by Celestial Seasonings as a soft drink. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.

The composition includes hibiscus and rosehips, both natural ingredients known for their flavor and potential benefits. The presence of natural flavors raises minimal concerns, supporting a clean rating.

85 / 100

Good quality

Why score is 85

The composition includes hibiscus and rosehips, both natural ingredients known for their flavor and potential benefits. The presence of natural flavors raises minimal concerns, supporting a clean rating.

Main concern

Natural flavors can vary in quality and may include processed components, raising some concerns.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Hibiscus is a natural ingredient that contributes to the tea's flavor and color, enhancing its appeal.
  • Rosehips are rich in antioxidants, adding potential health benefits to the tea's profile.
  • Natural black cherry flavor is derived from real sources, minimizing synthetic additives.
  • Chamomile is included for its soothing properties, complementing the overall flavor profile.

Concerns

  • Natural flavors can vary in quality and may include processed components, raising some concerns.
  • Roasted chory blackberry leaves are less common and may not have well-documented benefits.
  • The blend's complexity may obscure the individual benefits of each ingredient.
  • Sweet cherries, while natural, may not contribute significantly to the overall health profile.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.

  • Is Hibiscus safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Hibiscus is used here as flavor. Hibiscus is a natural flower used for its tart flavor and vibrant color, contributing positively to the tea's overall quality.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: HIBISCUS

    Read the full ingredient profile for Hibiscus

  • Is Rosehips safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Rosehips is used here as flavor. Rosehips are the fruit of the rose plant, known for their high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties, enhancing the tea's health profile.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: ROSEHIPS

    Read the full ingredient profile for Rosehips

  • Is Roasted Chory Blackberry Leaves safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Roasted Chory Blackberry Leaves is used here as flavor. These leaves provide a unique flavor but are less common in herbal teas, raising questions about their benefits and safety.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: ROASTED CHORY BLACKBERRY LEAVES

  • Is Hawthorn safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Hawthorn is used here as flavor. Hawthorn is a natural herb often used for its flavor and potential benefits, contributing positively to the tea's composition.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: HAWTHORN

    Read the full ingredient profile for Hawthorn

  • Is Natural Black Cherry Flavor safe in this soft drink?

    Medium

    Natural Black Cherry Flavor is used here as flavor. This flavoring is derived from natural sources, but its processing may introduce variability in quality and safety.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: NATURAL BLACK CHERRY FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS

  • Is Chamomile safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Chamomile is used here as flavor. Chamomile is well-known for its calming properties and is a natural addition that enhances the tea's soothing qualities.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: CHAMOME

    Read the full ingredient profile for Chamomile

  • Is Sweet Cherries safe in this soft drink?

    Good

    Sweet Cherries is used here as flavor. Sweet cherries add a pleasant flavor to the tea, though their health benefits are less pronounced compared to other ingredients.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: SWEET CHERRIES

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sweet Cherries

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3264045

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Frequently asked questions

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This product scores 85 / 100 with fewer concerning ingredients. See the Pros and Ingredients sections above.
Yes. Celestial Seasonings — Black Cherry Berry Herbal Tea has a Zerotox score of 85 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Celestial Seasonings — Black Cherry Berry Herbal Tea has a Zerotox safety score of 85 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Natural flavors can vary in quality and may include processed components, raising some concerns.; Roasted chory blackberry leaves are less common and may not have well-documented benefits.; The blend's complexity may obscure the individual benefits of each ingredient.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Hibiscus is a natural ingredient that contributes to the tea's flavor and color, enhancing its appeal.; Rosehips are rich in antioxidants, adding potential health benefits to the tea's profile.; Natural black cherry flavor is derived from real sources, minimizing synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes hibiscus and rosehips, both natural ingredients known for their flavor and potential benefits. The presence of natural flavors raises minimal concerns, supporting a clean rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Celestial Seasonings — Black Cherry Berry Herbal Tea has a Zerotox safety score of 85 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Celestial Seasonings products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: hibiscus, rosehips, hawthorn. See the Ingredients section above.
Celestial Seasonings — Black Cherry Berry Herbal Tea has a Zerotox score of 85 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox scores are based on ingredients. See the full breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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