You've seen them all over Winslow — big, brightly colored lit teas (a.k.a. loaded teas or energy drinks) that everybody's sipping at work, before the gym, or on their way down Route 66. They look like candy. So what's actually in one?
Here's the honest breakdown.
The core ingredients
Contains caffeine
Contains caffeine. Amount varies with the recipe and additions; ask about your selection.
B1, B6 and B12
The B vitamins in the mix. Want the exact amounts? Ask in store and we'll show you the label.
Vitamin C
Another common ingredient in the mix, alongside the fruit flavoring.
Aloe
A common addition in loaded teas, used for a smooth finish.
Put it together and you get a big, fruit-flavored iced tea that's cold, refreshing, and loaded with flavor.
Why people order one
- Made fresh, not canned — mixed at the counter when you order it.
- Built to your taste — tell us lighter or stronger and we'll mix it that way.
- It actually tastes amazing — flavors like Blue Ocean Water, Cherry Limeade, Tigers Blood, and Mamacita taste like a treat, not a chore.
- It's a great value — $10 even, tax included, in a big cup.
A note on energy teas
Lit teas are a refreshing pick-me-up, not a medical product, and nothing here is nutrition advice. They do contain caffeine — if you're sensitive to it, ask us to go lighter and we'll mix it that way.
Try one in Winslow
Curious which flavor is your flavor? See the full lineup on our lit teas in Winslow page, or call/text (928) 386-0790 to order one ahead and skip the wait. First visit, tell us and we'll help you pick.
Common questions
What is a lit tea?
A lit tea (also called a loaded tea or energy drink) is a big, fruit-flavored iced tea mixed to order on a caffeinated tea base. At Route 66 Nutrition Spot in Winslow our lit teas come in 20+ flavors like Blue Ocean Water, Cherry Limeade, and Tigers Blood, all $10 even.
How much caffeine is in an energy tea?
It depends on the tea base and how it's mixed, and we don't publish a number we can't stand behind. Ask when you order and we'll show you exactly what goes into yours.
What's in the mix — can I see the label?
Of course — ask at the counter and we'll show you the product label for whatever goes into your cup. Lit teas are a fresh-made drink, not a health product, and we don't make health claims about them.