When choosing a sweetener for your tea, the choice you make is personal. Your sweetener is meant to match what you want out of your tea experience, including the flavors you enjoy, ingredients you prefer, and lifestyle choices like reducing calories or added sugar.

Splenda® can make sweetening a little simpler with options to match the ways you enjoy your tea. Splenda® offers several sweetening varieties that come in convenient formats depending on what you’re drinking and what ingredients best match your tastes. With options for every occasion, you’ll find that pouch, packet or creamer that fits your tea best.

Splenda® Brings Options for How You Enjoy Tea

Increasingly people are looking to reduce the sugar in their diets while still maintaining the sweetness they enjoy. Whether it’s hot or iced tea, you want a sweetener that complements your dietary choices and that meets your needs with great taste and convenience.

With zero- and low-calorie sweeteners, tea drinkers can find that balance of sweetness with less calories and no added sugar. Sugar substitutes like those offered by Splenda® are ingredients that sweeten foods and drinks without raising your blood sugar levels. Some have a sweetening power that far exceeds sugar, so just a small amount is needed to get your desired flavor profile. ^[1]

With Splenda®, you have options for sweetening the right way for you. Below, we explore 5 great ways to sweeten with Splenda®, including Splenda® Original, plant-based sweeteners, creamers, and Splenda’s Brown Sugar Blend. Just like the flavors of your tea, these options are meant to complement your preferences with the way you use sweeteners, including the tastes, formats, and convenience you prefer.

1. Splenda® Original

Splenda® Original is a versatile choice for everyday tea, whether you’re sweetening a morning mug of hot tea or making a pitcher of iced tea for the fridge. Splenda® Original uses sucralose as its sweetening ingredient, and is a zero-calorie alternative to added sugar.

Why pick Splenda® Original? Along with it adding no calories or sugar to your tea, its different formats make it easy to match the sweetener to the occasion. Reach for a Splenda® Sweetener Packet when you’re on the go or making an individual cup, Splenda® Granulated Sweetener when you’re preparing a pitcher or larger recipe, or try Splenda® Liquid Sweetener when you want an easy squeeze-in option for hot or cold tea.

2. Splenda® Stevia

Splenda® Stevia can be a great fit when you want to sweeten tea with a sweetening ingredient derived from a plant. Try it in a simple cup of green, black, or herbal tea, or use it when you’re making a larger batch of iced or cold-brewed tea. Splenda® Stevia’s sweetness comes from compounds derived from stevia plants grown by Splenda in the U.S.

With different formats for convenience, Splenda® Stevia is a great fit for many ways to enjoy tea. Splenda® Stevia Sweetener Packets are convenient for individual cups of hot or iced tea, while the Splenda® Stevia Sweetener Pouch works well for larger portions. Splenda® Stevia Liquid Sweetener is especially handy when you want to squeeze sweetness into a hot or cold beverage and adjust the sweetness a little at a time.

3. Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweetener

Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweetener is a great option if you’re curious about a sweetener made with monk fruit extract, which is derived from a fruit native to Asia. It can be used in everyday hot tea, iced tea, or larger batches, giving you another option when you’re looking to change up your usual sweetening routine with a plant-based sweetener.

For one cup of tea or when you’re on the go, Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweetener Packets offer simple portioned convenience. If you’re making a pitcher at home, the Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweetener Pouch is handy go-to, while Splenda® Monk Fruit Liquid Sweetener makes it easy to adjust sweetness by the squeeze and works particularly well in cold drinks. These formats make it simple to experiment with monk fruit across everything from a cup of green tea to a pitcher of iced tea.

5. Splenda® Coffee Creamers

Sometimes you may prefer tea with sweetness and creaminess. Splenda® Coffee Creamers can add both in one convenient pour with just 15 calories per serving. With a great taste in several varieties, Splenda® Coffee Creamers are a natural choice for tea drinks such as chai lattes, London Fog Tea Lattes, or a rich black tea with a splash of creamer.

A bottle of your favorite Splenda® Coffee Creamer is convenient when you’re making creamy tea at home and want to add a splash to your cup. Creamer cups can be useful when you’re serving tea away from home or want individual portions. Tailoring to your taste is as simple as a few steps: try a small amount in your tea, stir, taste, and add more until you reach the creamy texture you enjoy.

6. Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend

Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend is a different kind of tea sweetener. Because it combines brown sugar with Splenda® Sweetener, it’s especially useful when you’re looking for the familiar flavor of brown sugar in chai, spiced tea, or tea recipes where those deeper molasses notes are part of the experience.

Because it’s a mix of Splenda® Sweetener and brown sugar, it’s not a no-sugar alternative, but it will cut down on the amount you’re adding while maintaining that brown sugar taste you may enjoy. For a comforting cup of sweetened hot tea, add Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend to taste, stir well, and enjoy.

Splenda Sweeteners for Tea at a Glance

Splenda Product	Calories Per Serving	Carbohydrates Per Serving	Available Forms
Splenda® Original	0	0g	Packets, pouch, liquid
Splenda® Stevia	0	0g	Packets, pouch, jar, liquid
Splenda® Monk Fruit	0	0g	Packets, pouch, jar, liquid
Splenda® Coffee Creamers	15	0g	Bottles and cups
Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend	15	4g (includes 4g added sugar)	Granulated blend pouch

Choosing the Right Sweetener for Your Tea

There isn’t one perfect sweetener for every tea drinker, or even every cup. Think about what you’re making, how you’re serving it, and the flavor experience you want. For example, if you’re craving sweetness and creaminess in your tea, reach for a Splenda® Coffee Creamer, such as Splenda® French Vanilla Coffee Creamer or Splenda® Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer.

If reducing calories from your added sweetener is part of your goal, options including Splenda® Original, Splenda® Stevia, and Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweeteners can give you different sweetening options to explore, including two plant-based options. If you prefer to lessen your sugar intake but not cut it out completely, Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend offers brown-sugar flavor with less sugar than using regular brown sugar alone.

And don’t forget to factor in format and occasion. For example, packets are easy for individual cups of tea or when on-the-go. Pouch formats are practical for making larger batches at home for you and guests.

How to Use Sweeteners for Hot and Cold Tea

As you consider which sweetener to use, the easiest place to start is with the occasion. Making one cup before heading out the door? A packet keeps things simple. Preparing iced tea for the fridge? A pouch format filled with granulated sweetener can make a larger batch easier. Sweetening iced tea one glass at a time? A liquid format gives you an easy way to adjust sweetness as you go, and since it doesn’t need to dissolve it works particularly well in cold drinks.

For hot tea, stir your chosen sweetener into freshly brewed tea and taste before adding more. For iced tea or cold brew, give the sweetener plenty of time to mix thoroughly and adjust the sweetness gradually. When you’re making a batch, you can use Splenda’s convenient conversion tool to swap out sugar with precise measurements for the Splenda product you’ve chosen.

Tea is also a great place to play with flavor. Try lemon and mint in classic iced tea, berries and herbs for a fruit-forward drink, or warm spices in chai. Recipes such as Southern Iced Tea, Pomegranate Iced Tea, and Oat Milk Chai Latte show just how many directions a cup of tea can take.

Splenda Premium Sweet Tea Concentrate

Splenda also offers a sweet tea concentrate for those times when convenience is key. Instead of brewing tea and adding a separate sweetener, this concentrate offers you a shortcut for preparing sweet tea, particularly when you’re making drinks for several people or want a more consistent preparation.

As this product is a tea concentrate rather than an individual sweetener, we’ve added it here as an honorable mention to our list. Try Splenda® Premium Sweet Tea 1:1 Concentrate for a convenient sweet tea. Simply add 6-ounces of water to 6-ounces of concentrate for a refreshing and zero-calorie treat.

Tips for Managing Sweetener Amounts and Blood Sugar

Reading labels can go a long way when you’re deciding which sweetener belongs in your tea. Look at the serving size, calories, total carbohydrate, total sugars, added sugars, and ingredient list. Products can have very different formulations, so the label on the specific product in your pantry is the most useful source of information.

When it comes to sweetness, start small and taste as you go. Your favorite black tea may need a different amount than a delicate green tea or a spiced chai, and your ideal sweetness may be different from someone else’s. The goal is to find what tastes good to you without automatically adding more than you need.

Finally, choose the format that fits your routine. Packets are convenient for individual cups, pouches and granulated sweeteners work well for larger batches, and liquids can make it easy to adjust cold drinks a little at a time.

For People Monitoring Blood Glucose or Living With Diabetes

If you’re monitoring blood glucose or living with diabetes, the Nutrition Facts panel can help you compare the sugar and carbohydrate in different sweeteners and finished tea drinks. Just remember that the label describes the product’s nutrition per serving, but it can’t predict exactly how your body will respond.

Splenda’s educational resources provide general information about sweeteners and diabetes, but they aren’t a substitute for individualized medical advice. If you’re managing diabetes or regularly monitoring blood glucose, talk with a qualified healthcare professional about the foods and beverages that fit your personal needs.

Where to Buy

Ready to find a Splenda® sweetener for your tea routine? Visit Splenda’s Where to Buy page to explore current purchasing options and retailers. Availability can vary by location and time, so checking this tool is the easiest way to find the Splenda® sweetener and format you’re looking for.

Sweeteners for Your Perfect Sip

The best sweetener for tea is the one that fits your cup, your taste, and your routine. That might be a packet of Splenda® Original in your morning black tea, a pouch of Splenda® Stevia for a pitcher of iced tea, Splenda® Monk Fruit in your cold brew, or Brown Sugar Blend in a warm, spiced tea.

At Splenda®, we know how you prefer your tea is personal to you. That’s why we give you a selection of ways to make that choice your own. Whether you’re reaching for a packet on a busy morning, preparing a pitcher for friends, squeezing liquid sweetener into a glass of cold brew, or adding creaminess to an afternoon latte, Splenda offers options to help you make every sip your own.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which sweeteners are best for zero-calorie tea sweetening?

Sucralose, stevia-derived sweeteners, and monk fruit extract are among the sweetening ingredients used in zero-calorie products. Splenda® Original, Splenda® Stevia, and Splenda® Monk Fruit each offer tea-friendly formats, including packets, while liquid options can be convenient for cold beverages.

Does stevia affect the taste of tea?

Stevia can taste different from table sugar, and the experience can vary by person and tea variety. People can have different taste and enjoyment responses to stevia and other types of sweeteners, so starting with a small amount is a practical way to find what works best for your tastes.

What’s the difference between Splenda® Stevia and Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweetener?

Splenda® Stevia and Splenda® Monk Fruit use different sweetening ingredients from different plant sources. Stevia sweeteners come from stevia plants, while monk fruit products use monk fruit extract. Comparing the ingredient lists and trying both can help you choose your favorite.

Can Splenda® Coffee Creamers or Brown Sugar Blend be used in tea, not just coffee?

Yes! Both can be used to create different tea experiences. Splenda® Coffee Creamers add creaminess and sweetness to tea, making them useful for creamy tea drinks. Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend combines brown sugar with Splenda® Original Sweetener and makes a great complement for drinks such chai or spiced tea among other uses.

Are Splenda® sweeteners appropriate for people managing blood sugar or diabetes?

As Splenda® products such as Splenda® Original, Splenda® Stevia, and Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweeteners add sweetness without added sugar, they can be appropriate for those looking to reduce their sugar intake. People monitoring blood glucose can use product labels to compare calories, carbohydrates, sugar, and serving sizes, but individual responses can vary. Anyone managing diabetes or monitoring blood glucose should discuss specific products and dietary choices with their qualified healthcare professional.

References

[1] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. How Sweet It Is: All About Sweeteners. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/how-sweet-it-all-about-sweeteners