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This Review Is For You If:
You want a lighter daily tea routine
The Real Indian Tea Routine
Most Indian adults run on chai. Morning chai to start the day. Office chai at 11. The 3 PM slump chai. Sometimes a fourth cup by evening. Each cup of standard milk tea carries roughly 2 to 4 teaspoons of sugar, plus whole milk. Add that up over a week and it becomes a large sugar and calorie load, especially for someone sitting at a desk most of the day.
NRGT Lemon tries to fit into this routine differently. Same tea character. No added sugar. 40 mg caffeine from a botanical source. Three and a half calories per cup rather than the roughly 80 to 100 in a standard milk chai. It will not replace the comfort of a proper cup. But it can cover the alertness gap when you want the focus without the sugar load.
NRGT Lemon
(1 g scoop)
Afresh Lemon
(1 g scoop)
Red Bull
(250 ml can)
Sting
(250 ml bottle)
Daily Tea to Energy Drink Spectrum
Editorial Disclosure
This review is published by KhelSpace and evaluates DietXP NRGT Lemon using declared labels, official product information, and publicly available sources. NRGT Lemon pack label and Herbalife Afresh Lemon nutritional data were both reviewed in May 2026. The Herbalife Afresh Lemon data referenced here is sourced from the official Herbalife APAC/India product catalog. Product formulas and prices change. Always verify the current pack before purchase. This article does not constitute medical or dietary advice.
NRGT Lemon Label Check
Pack values reviewed from the NRGT Lemon label: 3.28 kcal, 0.82 g carbohydrate, 0.076 g total sugars, 0 g added sugar, 0.005 g total fat, 0.63 mg sodium, 40 mg caffeine, 40 mg Vitamin C, 30 mg turmeric, and 25 mg pomegranate per 1 g serving. Vitamin C at 40 mg is a meaningful daily contribution, but not a replacement for Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables.
What Is DietXP NRGT Lemon Tea?
DietXP NRGT Lemon Tea is a 1 g powdered drink mix dissolved in 160 ml of hot or cold water. Each serving provides 40 mg caffeine, 3.28 kcal, 0 g added sugar, 0.076 g total sugars, and 40 mg vitamin C. The jar contains 50 servings at around Rs 499 on dietxp.com.
The lemon variant sits closest to Herbalife Afresh Lemon in the market. Both use the identical 1 g serving size and the same 40 mg caffeine dose. On sugar, the label data shows a clear gap: NRGT Lemon declares 0.076 g total sugars per serving versus Afresh Lemon's 0.71 g. NRGT Lemon also declares vitamin C, turmeric, and pomegranate, which do not appear on the Afresh Lemon label.
Red Bull and Sting sit at the ready-to-drink end of the category. Many buyers switching to lemon powder mixes are moving away from canned or bottled formats. The sugar and calorie difference between these formats is very large.
At a Glance
NRGT Lemon sits between a flavoured green tea and a mild daily energy drink. It is not a high-stimulant pre-workout formula. The caffeine dose is designed for daily use, not peak athletic performance.
NRGT Lemon vs Herbalife Afresh Lemon: Key Numbers
Same 1 g serving, same 40 mg caffeine, same 50-serving format. This is the most direct comparison in the lemon powder category. The differences start with sugar and the declared ingredient profile.
| Metric (per 1 g serving) | DietXP NRGT Lemon | Herbalife Afresh Lemon |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 3.28 kcal | 3.52 kcal |
| Total sugars | 0.076 g (naturally occurring) | 0.71 g (naturally occurring) |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.05 g |
| Sodium | 0.63 mg | 1 mg |
| Caffeine | 40 mg | 40 mg |
| Caffeine source | Coffea arabica (botanical) | Caffeine Powder from Coffee Bean |
| Vitamin C | 40 mg (Ascorbic Acid declared) | Not declared |
| Extra botanicals | Turmeric 30 mg, Pomegranate 25 mg | None beyond tea base |
| Artificial sweeteners | None | None |
| Purchase channel | Direct via dietxp.com | Channel-dependent |
Sources: NRGT Lemon declared pack label (FSSAI Lic. 12725999000356); Herbalife Afresh Lemon official product label from Herbalife APAC/India product catalog (Mfg. Tirupati Lifesciences / Zeon Lifesciences for Herbalife International India, FSSAI Lic. 10013043000639).
Milk Tea vs NRGT: The Real Daily Trade-Off
This is the most practical question for the Indian consumer buying this product. NRGT Lemon is not a taste substitute for creamy milk chai. The fairer comparison is functional: can it cover the alertness ritual with much lower sugar and calories?
Daily Use Reality
When the third chai is about alertness, not enjoyment
The third or fourth chai of the day is usually about the afternoon slump, not actual thirst. By 3 PM, many office workers have already had two or three cups. The issue is not one cup of tea. It is the accumulated sugar and calorie load across the day.
Prepared milk tea varies by cup size, milk ratio, and sugar. A published McDonald's India nutrition booklet lists Masala Chai at 54.97 kcal for 90 ml and 94.23 kcal for 150 ml. That makes 60 to 100 kcal per cup a reasonable working estimate for typical Indian milk tea, depending on how it is prepared.
Three cups a day can therefore add roughly 180 to 300 kcal from tea alone. For someone sitting at a desk most of the day, that is a meaningful number.
NRGT Lemon can fit into this gap. It keeps a tea-style preparation ritual and provides a mild 40 mg caffeine lift, but with 3.28 kcal per serving and zero added sugar. It will not replace the comfort or taste of proper milk chai. It can cover the alertness need without the sugar load of another sweet cup.
Caffeine Comparison
Two scoops of NRGT vs one Red Bull
Two scoops of NRGT Lemon provide 80 mg caffeine, comparable to a full Red Bull can. The difference is the sugar: two scoops of NRGT carry 0.152 g total sugars and roughly 6.5 kcal. A Red Bull carries 27 g sugar and around 113 kcal.
For someone who reaches for Sting or Red Bull in the afternoon for alertness, a two-scoop NRGT preparation gives a similar caffeine dose with dramatically less sugar and almost no calorie load.
The Realistic Picture
Most people who drink repeated milk tea throughout the day are not tracking caffeine. They are managing focus and breaking the monotony of a long work day. NRGT Lemon addresses both of those things. The tea character is familiar, the preparation ritual is simple, and the caffeine dose is enough for a light lift without the higher-stimulant feel of many energy drinks.
Where it does not work as a replacement is taste. NRGT Lemon is a lemon tea, not a creamy milk chai. If the milk and sweetness are the main appeal, it will not satisfy that craving. If the goal is alertness and ritual, it does the job at a fraction of the sugar cost.
Daily Use Perspective
Replacing one or two milk teas per day with NRGT Lemon could reduce daily sugar intake by 8 to 20 g just from those cups. Over a month of weekdays, that adds up. For someone trying to reduce total sugar without giving up a tea-based routine, the practical case is strong.
Where NRGT Lemon Fits in India
Most instant lemon tea premixes on Indian shelves are sugar-first: glucose, sucrose, and lemon flavouring with a small amount of tea extract. NRGT Lemon sits in a different position. It is a 1 g scoop with no added sugar, no sucralose or aspartame, and caffeine from a botanical source. The result is closer to a functional lemon tea than a sweet premix or a canned energy drink.
Consumer reviews on the official DietXP product page report a 4.7/5 rating from 70 reviews. The common themes are a bright lemon taste in cold water, a refreshing rather than heavy character, no artificial sweetener aftertaste, and good value at under Rs 10 per serving. The consistent complaint in lower-rated reviews is that 40 mg caffeine is a mild lift, not a strong energy hit. That is accurate and worth knowing before ordering.
Afresh is distributed through independent associates, while NRGT Lemon is purchased directly online through dietxp.com. For buyers comparing the two, that makes the purchase path easier to understand before looking at taste, sugar, caffeine, and price.
Who This Is For
NRGT Lemon suits someone who wants a daily no-added-sugar lemon tea with a gentle caffeine lift. It is not designed as a high-stimulant energy product. If your caffeine tolerance is high and 40 mg feels too mild, factor that in before ordering.
The 1 g Serving Size and Maltodextrin
NRGT Lemon and Afresh Lemon both list maltodextrin as the first ingredient. At larger serving sizes like 10 g or 20 g scoops, that would warrant closer attention. Maltodextrin has a glycaemic index of roughly 85 to 105 and can raise blood glucose in meaningful amounts when consumed in grams.
At a 1 g total serving, every ingredient including maltodextrin, Orange Pekoe (8%), Green Tea (4%), ascorbic acid, caffeine, turmeric, and pomegranate fits within that single gram. Maltodextrin here acts as a carrier and flow agent. Its glycaemic contribution at sub-gram levels is not nutritionally meaningful for most healthy adults.
Both products use the same approach at the same serving size. It is not a point of difference between them.
Label Note
Maltodextrin listed first in a 1 g formula indicates its role as a carrier, not its absolute quantity. Both NRGT Lemon and Herbalife Afresh Lemon use it in this way at the same 1 g serving size.
The Sugar Gap Across Four Drinks
At the same 1 g serving, Herbalife Afresh Lemon declares 0.71 g total sugars and NRGT Lemon declares 0.076 g. Both declare 0 g added sugars. The entire difference comes from naturally occurring sugars in the botanical ingredients. NRGT Lemon carries about nine times less naturally occurring sugar per serving.
Neither powder is a high-sugar product. The bigger contrast is with ready-to-drink formats. Switching from a daily can or bottle habit to either powder represents a very large sugar reduction. Red Bull India declares 27 g sugars per 250 ml can. The Sting label source reviewed here declares 6.8 g per 100 ml, or about 17 g per 250 ml.
Total Sugars Per Serving: Declared or Estimated Label Data
Bar widths scaled relative to Red Bull 27 g. Powder products at declared 1 g serving. RTD products at full 250 ml volume. Sting values from a published label source; verify against the current bottle.
Key Finding
NRGT Lemon has roughly nine times less naturally occurring sugar than Afresh Lemon at the same 1 g serving and about 355 times less sugar than a Red Bull can. Both powder formats carry far less sugar than Red Bull or Sting. Switching from a daily can or bottle to NRGT Lemon can remove 17 to 27 g of sugar from your routine per drink.
Ingredient Comparison: NRGT Lemon vs Afresh Lemon
Both products share a tea-style base structure: maltodextrin, tea-origin ingredients, nature-identical flavouring, and acidity regulator/citric acid (INS 330). The NRGT Lemon label specifically declares Orange Pekoe at 8% and Green Tea at 4%. The differences are in the caffeine form and the three botanical additions that only appear in NRGT Lemon.
Caffeine Source
NRGT Lemon
Coffea arabica
Caffeine declared from Coffea arabica. 40 mg per serving from a named botanical source with a well-established safety profile.
Herbalife Afresh Lemon
Caffeine Powder from Coffee Bean Powder
Isolated caffeine from a coffee-origin source. 40 mg per serving as declared. Functionally identical in effect to the NRGT source at the same dose.
Tea Base: Orange Pekoe and Green Tea
NRGT Lemon declares Orange Pekoe at 8% of the serving and Green Tea at 4%. Afresh Lemon uses Orange Pekoe Extract and Green Tea Extract without a percentage breakdown on the label. Both use tea as the identity base. Neither product specifies catechin content, EGCG, theaflavin, or L-theanine, so claims about specific tea-polyphenol levels cannot be made from the label alone.
Botanical Additions: Only in NRGT Lemon
NRGT Lemon
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 40 mg
The NRGT Lemon label declares 40 mg Vitamin C per serving. The NIH fact sheet places this amount within its efficient absorption range of 30 to 180 mg per day.
Present in NRGT Lemon onlyAfresh Lemon: not declared in the official product label.
NRGT Lemon
Turmeric 30 mg
A spice-level inclusion with a long history of safe use in Indian cooking. Clinical studies on curcumin typically use 500 to 2000 mg of concentrated extract. At 30 mg, turmeric adds a mild botanical character to the formula rather than a curcumin supplement effect.
Present in NRGT Lemon onlyAfresh Lemon: not declared in the reviewed label.
NRGT Lemon
Pomegranate 25 mg (2.5% of serving)
A food-level polyphenol addition. Adds fruit complexity and a mild anthocyanin note to the lemon-tea profile. Human studies on pomegranate polyphenols typically use substantially larger doses. This is a supportive botanical inclusion.
Present in NRGT Lemon onlyAfresh Lemon: not declared in the reviewed label.
Honest Framing
The three botanical additions are food-level inclusions, not clinical supplement doses. Vitamin C at 40 mg provides a meaningful daily contribution. Turmeric and pomegranate are additional declared ingredients. All three are absent from Afresh Lemon within the same 1 g serving, at no extra calories. The formula does not disclose standardised curcuminoid or polyphenol fractions, so therapeutic claims about these ingredients are not supported by the label alone.
NRGT Lemon: Nutrition at a Glance
All figures are from the declared pack label (FSSAI Lic. 12725999000356), reviewed May 2026. Values are per 1 g serving.
4-Way Comparison Table
NRGT Lemon data comes from the declared pack label. Afresh Lemon data comes from the official Herbalife product label (APAC/India product catalog). Red Bull values are from the official Red Bull India product page. Sting values use a published 250 ml label source. Verify all values from the current pack before using them in dietary calculations.
| Attribute | DietXP NRGT Lemon | Herbalife Afresh Lemon | Red Bull (250 ml) | Sting (250 ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Powder (1 g scoop) | Powder (1 g scoop) | Ready-to-drink can | Ready-to-drink bottle |
| Serving volume | 160 ml prepared | 160 ml prepared | 250 ml (full can) | 250 ml (full bottle) |
| Energy per serving | 3.28 kcal | 3.52 kcal | approx. 110 to 113 kcal | approx. 70 kcal |
| Total sugars | 0.076 g | 0.71 g | 27 g | approx. 17 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | approx. 27 g | approx. 17 g |
| Caffeine | 40 mg | 40 mg | 75 mg | 72 mg |
| Caffeine source | Coffea arabica | Caffeine Powder from Coffee Bean | Caffeine, as declared | Caffeine, as declared |
| Artificial sweeteners | None | None | None (original) | Sucralose and Acesulfame K on label source |
| Vitamin support | Vitamin C 40 mg declared | Not declared | B vitamins declared | B3, B6, B12 declared |
| Extra botanicals | Turmeric, Pomegranate | None beyond tea base | Taurine, B vitamins | Taurine, Red Ginseng, vitamins |
| Servings per unit | 50 per jar | 50 per canister | 1 per can | 1 per bottle |
| Purchase channel | Direct via dietxp.com | Channel-dependent | Retail and modern trade | Retail and kirana |
| Carbonated | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Red Bull and Sting formulas vary by market and pack date. Verify current labels before using any value in dietary calculations.
The Bottom Line
NRGT Lemon and Afresh Lemon are the two natural rivals in this format. NRGT Lemon has roughly nine times less total sugar and a broader declared ingredient profile at the same serving size. Red Bull and Sting deliver nearly double the caffeine but carry substantially more sugar and calories per serving.
Cost Per Serving in India
At an observed sale price of Rs 499 on dietxp.com (MRP Rs 849), the 50-serving NRGT Lemon jar works out to approximately Rs 10 per serving. That is well below a Sting bottle at Rs 20 and far below a Red Bull can at Rs 115 to 130, with a fraction of the sugar in either ready-to-drink format.
Planutrix Refresh Lemon is a newer powder rival at Rs 297 to 410 for a 50-serving jar (roughly Rs 6 to 8 per serving). It is lower in price but carries fewer additional declared ingredients than NRGT Lemon. Herbalife Afresh Lemon pricing is channel-dependent, so compare the price you are actually offered against NRGT Lemon's listed direct price.
| Product | Format | Approx. Price (INR) | Servings | Cost per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DietXP NRGT Lemon | 50 g jar (powder) | Rs 499 (sale); MRP Rs 849 | 50 | approx. Rs 10 per serving |
| Herbalife Afresh Lemon | 50 g canister (powder) | Channel-dependent | 50 | Varies by seller |
| Planutrix Refresh Lemon | 50 g jar (powder) | Rs 297 to 410 | 50 | approx. Rs 6 to 8 per serving |
| Sting (250 ml) | RTD bottle | approx. Rs 20 | 1 | approx. Rs 20 per drink |
| Red Bull (250 ml) | RTD can | Rs 115 to 130 | 1 | Rs 115 to 130 per drink |
Note on Herbalife Distribution
Herbalife Afresh Lemon is not listed at a single fixed open e-commerce price in the source reviewed here. Compare the price you are quoted against NRGT Lemon's listed Rs 499 direct price before deciding.
The 40 mg Caffeine Dose: What the Evidence Says
Caffeine works primarily by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain, reducing the sensation of fatigue and promoting wakefulness. The evidence base is solid at the doses used in clinical studies.
EFSA concluded in 2015 that single doses up to 200 mg caffeine are safe for most healthy adults, and habitual daily intake up to 400 mg is well tolerated. For alertness claims, EFSA accepted a 75 mg per serving threshold. At 40 mg per serving, NRGT Lemon falls below that benchmark. This feels closer to a light tea lift than a strong coffee hit, which is the intent for a daily-use product.
Three servings of NRGT Lemon per day (roughly 120 mg caffeine) sit at 30% of the EFSA 400 mg daily reference. That leaves plenty of room for your morning tea or coffee alongside it. The Coffea arabica source gives a predictable, well-characterised caffeine molecule with a strong safety record.
EFSA Reference
EFSA's accepted alertness threshold is 75 mg per serving. NRGT Lemon provides 40 mg per serving: plausibly energising for daily use, but intentionally mild. If you need a stronger caffeine effect, this product may not match your expectations.
Vitamin C, Turmeric, Pomegranate: What to Expect
Vitamin C at 40 mg
The NRGT Lemon label declares 40 mg Vitamin C per serving. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements notes that vitamin C absorption from the small intestine is most efficient at 30 to 180 mg per day, with saturation above 200 mg. NRGT Lemon's 40 mg per serving sits in that efficient-absorption window. Three servings a day would provide 120 mg of vitamin C, but daily intake should still come mainly from food.
Turmeric at 30 mg
Research on curcumin as a therapeutic compound typically uses 500 to 2000 mg of concentrated extract, often with absorption enhancers. Thirty milligrams of powdered turmeric is a spice-level amount consistent with everyday Indian cooking. NRGT Lemon does not declare a standardised curcuminoid fraction. At this dose, turmeric adds a distinctive botanical note to the formula but should not be treated as a curcumin supplement.
Some users report visible turmeric settling in cold water, which is consistent with the use of a whole botanical powder rather than a synthetic colouring. A quick stir before drinking resolves it.
Pomegranate at 25 mg (2.5% of serving)
Human clinical studies on pomegranate polyphenols typically use 100 to 250 ml of juice or considerably larger extract doses. At 25 mg, pomegranate contributes to the polyphenol identity of the formula and the complex fruit-and-tea flavour profile of the lemon variant. No standardised polyphenol content is declared on the label. This is a supporting botanical inclusion.
Formulation Perspective
Vitamin C at 40 mg is NRGT Lemon's most clearly quantifiable nutritional difference versus Afresh Lemon, and the amount sits within the NIH efficient absorption range. Turmeric and pomegranate are food-level additions. None of the three is a clinical treatment dose, but all three are absent from Afresh Lemon within the same 1 g footprint.
Taste, Preparation, and Practical Use
Customer feedback on the official DietXP product page consistently describes a bright lemon note with a clear tea backbone. The flavour is refreshing rather than heavy, and there is no artificial sweetener aftertaste, which is consistent with the no-sucralose, no-aspartame formula.
Cold water at 130 to 150 ml brings the lemon flavour forward most clearly. Some users note visible turmeric settling in cold water, which does not affect the taste significantly. A quick stir before drinking resolves it. Hot water preparation softens the citrus edge and gives a more traditional lemon tea character.
The jar format suits a desk or kitchen routine well. For travel or gym bags, the jar is less convenient than a sachet format. Single-serve sachets are not currently available for NRGT Lemon, so if portability is the main need, that is worth factoring in before ordering.
Preparation Tip
Cold water at 130 to 150 ml gives the clearest lemon flavour. Give it a quick stir if you see turmeric settling. Dissolves cleanly in both hot and cold water with no residue.
Side Effects, Safety, and Who Should Avoid It
At the declared doses, NRGT Lemon's risk profile is low for most healthy adults. The most likely source of side effects is caffeine. At 40 mg per serving, symptoms are unlikely at one or two servings per day. People sensitive to caffeine may notice mild restlessness, headache, difficulty sleeping if consumed late in the day, or a faster heart rate. These effects become more relevant if you are also consuming tea, coffee, or other caffeinated products throughout the day.
The product label explicitly states it is not recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women, or anyone sensitive to caffeine. The label also advises not exceeding 500 ml of prepared drink per day, which is roughly three servings or 120 mg caffeine from NRGT Lemon alone.
The facility disclosure states the product is manufactured in a facility that also processes wheat, soy, oats, and nuts. This is relevant for consumers with severe food allergies or cross-contact sensitivities.
Who Should Avoid NRGT Lemon
Children, pregnant or lactating women, and anyone with caffeine sensitivity should avoid this product. People on anticoagulant medicines should speak to a healthcare professional before adding turmeric-containing products to their routine. If you have a wheat, soy, oat, or nut allergy, note the facility cross-contact disclosure on the pack.
Quick Decision Guide
NRGT Lemon and Afresh Lemon match on format, caffeine, and calorie count. The choice between them comes down to sugar gap, declared ingredient profile, and preferred purchase channel. The powder-vs-RTD choice is about whether you want a light daily tea-style routine or a higher-caffeine, carbonated drink.
| Choose this | If you want |
|---|---|
| NRGT Lemon | Low sugar, no sweeteners, tea-style daily energy with Vitamin C, turmeric, and pomegranate. Direct purchase from dietxp.com. |
| Herbalife Afresh Lemon | A similar 1 g powder format with 40 mg caffeine, wider brand recognition, and a larger review base. |
| Planutrix Refresh Lemon | A lower price point in the same powder category. Fewer declared botanicals than NRGT but a direct-purchase format. |
| Sting | A convenient ready-to-drink format at low cost, accepting the higher sugar and sweetener load. |
| Red Bull | A higher 75 mg caffeine hit in a carbonated ready-to-drink format, accepting significantly higher sugar and cost per serving. |
When NRGT Lemon Is Not the Right Product
At 40 mg per serving, NRGT Lemon is a daily alertness product, not a pre-workout or high-caffeine energy formula. Sports nutrition research on caffeine as an ergogenic aid typically uses 3 to 6 mg per kg of bodyweight before a session, which works out to 210 to 420 mg for a 70 kg individual. If that is your goal, NRGT Lemon is not the right product.
Verdict
KhelSpace Verdict
Lower sugar and a broader declared ingredient profile
Based on declared label data, NRGT Lemon provides lower total sugar and additional declared ingredients within the same 1 g serving size. It declares 0.076 g total sugars versus Afresh Lemon's 0.71 g, includes Vitamin C at 40 mg, and adds turmeric and pomegranate that are absent from Afresh Lemon. Against Red Bull and Sting, NRGT Lemon is a different category: a no-added-sugar, low-calorie lemon tea powder, not a high-caffeine carbonated energy drink. For anyone looking to reduce the sugar cycle of a daily chai or canned drink habit, the main evidence is the lower sugar profile, mild caffeine dose, and lighter daily-use format.
Switching from Afresh Lemon? One jar is enough to compare taste, dissolution, and perceived effect side by side. Switching from a daily Sting or Red Bull habit? The sugar reduction per drink is substantial. Buying for the first time? The direct-purchase model makes price and ordering straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
NRGT Lemon contains 0 g added sugar and no artificial sweeteners: no sucralose, no aspartame, no acesulfame potassium. The label declares 0.076 g of total sugars per 1 g serving, all naturally occurring from the botanical ingredients. That amount is nutritionally negligible. The product is correctly described as a no-added-sugar drink mix.
Herbalife Afresh Lemon declares 0.71 g total sugars per 1 g serving. DietXP NRGT Lemon declares 0.076 g per 1 g serving. Both declare 0 g added sugars, so all sugar is naturally occurring. At the same serving size, NRGT Lemon carries about nine times less naturally occurring total sugar than Afresh Lemon.
Not as a taste replacement for creamy milk chai. But for the alertness and focus function of repeated chai cups, it can fill that role at a much lower sugar and calorie cost. Two scoops of NRGT provide 80 mg caffeine, comparable to a Red Bull can, but with 0.152 g total sugars and roughly 6.5 calories instead of 27 g sugar and 113 calories. Replacing one or two milk teas per day with NRGT Lemon could cut 8 to 20 g of daily sugar depending on how you prepare your chai.
There is no exact taste or caffeine equivalence because milk tea strength varies by recipe. By calories, one typical 60 to 100 kcal cup of milk tea equals roughly 18 to 30 servings of NRGT Lemon, since one NRGT serving has 3.28 kcal. For alertness, one serving gives a mild 40 mg caffeine lift.
A 250 ml Red Bull can declares 27 g sugars and around 113 kcal. The Sting label source reviewed here declares about 17 g sugars and 70 kcal per 250 ml. One serving of NRGT Lemon prepared in 160 ml water has 0.076 g naturally occurring sugars and 3.28 kcal. The formats are very different, but the sugar and calorie reduction per drink is large for anyone switching from a regular RTD energy habit.
NRGT Lemon gets its caffeine from Coffea arabica, providing 40 mg per 1 g serving. Herbalife Afresh Lemon uses Caffeine Powder sourced from Coffee Bean Powder. Both products provide 40 mg caffeine from coffee-origin material per serving. The caffeine molecule is functionally identical in both.
No. At a 1 g total serving size, every ingredient including maltodextrin fits within that 1 g. The actual maltodextrin content is in milligrams and its role is as a carrier and flow agent, not as a carbohydrate source. Its glycaemic contribution is unlikely to be nutritionally meaningful for most healthy adults. Herbalife Afresh Lemon also lists Maltodextrin first at the same 1 g serving size.
For healthy adults, the product label allows up to 500 ml of prepared drink per day, roughly three servings and 120 mg total caffeine from NRGT Lemon alone. EFSA's daily upper reference value for caffeine is 400 mg. Three servings of NRGT Lemon sit at 30% of that. Always count caffeine from tea, coffee, energy drinks, and other sources toward the same total. Not recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women, or anyone sensitive to caffeine.
At the declared doses, side effects are unlikely for most healthy adults. The product contains 40 mg caffeine per serving. At this dose, people with caffeine sensitivity may notice mild restlessness or disrupted sleep if consumed late in the day. Not recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women, or caffeine-sensitive individuals. Manufactured in a facility that also processes wheat, soy, oats, and nuts, which is relevant for consumers with severe food allergies.
Both variants share the same 1 g serving, 40 mg caffeine, 3.28 kcal, 0 g added sugar, 40 mg vitamin C, 30 mg turmeric, and 25 mg pomegranate. The Peach variant also includes 40 mg beet root, which the Lemon variant does not. The sodium values differ slightly on the reviewed labels: Lemon declares 0.63 mg per serving, while Peach declares 0.77 mg.
Both dissolve cleanly with no residue. Cold water at 130 to 150 ml brings the lemon flavour forward most clearly and is the preparation most recommended in customer reviews. Hot water gives a gentler, tea-forward character. If you see turmeric settling, a quick stir before drinking resolves it. Reducing water below 160 ml concentrates the flavour for those who prefer a stronger taste.
References and Sources
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- DietXP NRGT Lemon Tea, declared pack label (reviewed May 2026). FSSAI Lic. No. 12725999000356.
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This article is for informational purposes only. All nutritional data is sourced from declared label information, official product pages, and publicly available nutrition information reviewed in May 2026. Product formulas and prices change; always verify the current pack and price before purchase. This content does not constitute medical or dietary advice. Individuals with health conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or caffeine sensitivity should consult a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary changes. The Herbalife Afresh Lemon nutritional data referenced in this article is sourced from the official Herbalife APAC/India product catalog label, publicly available at the URL cited in the references section.