A beverage having an energy content of less than 17 KJ per 100g

Abstract

The present invention provides a beverage having an energy content of less than 17 kJper 100g, wherein the beverage comprises catechins in amount (c) of form 0.04 to 0.4% by weight of the beverage, and non-nutritive sweetener in an amount satisfying the following condition: 34 < S / C < 115, Wherein S is the sweetness of the non-nutritive sweetener in terms of sucrose.