Does Any Tea Have Sugar? The Truth About Natural Sweetness vs. Added Sweeteners
                                
                                
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                                While a standard cup of plain, brewed black or green tea contains virtually zero grams of sugar, the question "does any tea have sugar?" is more complex due to a variety of factors, including natural compounds, processing, and added ingredients. The overwhelming majority of sugar in tea-based beverages comes from additives, not the tea leaves themselves.