The annual McAlister’s Free Tea Day gives customers the chance to grab a 32-ounce iced tea of their choice at no cost. And quite frankly, it's one of the best food deals I see all year.
Why do I love this deal? You don't need to be a rewards member, you can order your free tea online or grab one in-store, and you can customize your tea to make it your own — all for free.
Here's everything you need to know about getting free tea at McAlister's in 2026, based on what we saw during the last event. Plus, learn about their Tea Pass and how you can get up to 30 days of free tea.
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McAlister’s Free Tea Day is a yearly daylong event when customers get free tea.
McAlister's Free Tea Day is an annual event hosted by McAlister's Deli where they offer free tea to customers. Anyone who visits a McAlister's Deli location receives a complimentary 32-ounce iced sweet tea or unsweetened tea — no purchase necessary.
KCL predicts the next McAlister’s Free Tea Day will take place on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
McAlister’s has historically held their Free Tea Day promotion on the third Thursday in July. If we see it return next year (and I think we will), expect it on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
You can get any kind of tea on Free Tea Day.
You can get your free tea in person or by ordering online (we’ll get to that in just a second). To get your free tea from McAlister’s in person, let the cashier know that you're there for Tea Day and enjoy one 32-ounce cup of iced tea (regularly $3.19) added to your order for no charge. You don't need a McAlister’s Rewards account for this freebie.
Customize your tea by adding a lemon slice or a shot of peach, mango, strawberry, or black cherry puree. Or create your own combo using their sweet and unsweet teas and lemonade.
In-store, it's limited to one per person, but you can get up to four free teas if you order online.
Free teas are limited to one per person when you visit in-store. But if you order online, you can add up to four freebies via the McAlister’s app or website.
This isn't valid through third-party delivery services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub.
Get a McAlister’s Tea Pass to enjoy 30 days of free tea.
Members of their rewards program can pick up a McAlister's Tea Pass for only $7.99.
This pass will get you free tea for the next 30 days after your initial purchase. If you get tea at least three times in that period, you’ll have recouped the cost of the initial purchase.
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