Color stable composition containing tea and fruit juice

摘要

The present invention relates to color and shelf stable beverage compositions comprising: a) from about 0.4% to about 1.5% tea extract wherein the level of caffeine is from about 0.85% to about 3.2%; and the tea solids content is from about 12% to about 60%; b) from about 10 ppm to about 40 ppm colorant; c) from about 300 ppm to about 1500 ppm erythorbic acid or ascorbic acid; d) from about 0.5% to about 8.0% citric acid; e) an effective amount of sweetener; and f) water; and wherein the tea extract contains unoxidized flavanols.