The present invention provides a beverage having an energy content of less than 17 kJ per 100 g, wherein the beverage comprises catechins in amount (C) of from 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.
