McAlister's Deli is bringing back its annual Free Tea Day on Thursday, July 16, 2026, offering guests a free Big Tea at participating locations nationwide with no purchase necessary.
The one-day offer includes Big Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, Half Sweet and Half Unsweet Tea, Half Tea and Half Lemonade, flavored teas, and one free flavor shot per tea. The offer is limited to one tea per person for in-store orders and up to four teas per online or app order.
Known for its signature sweet tea, McAlister's brews its proprietary tea blend fresh throughout the day using Rainforest Alliance Certified tea leaves. Guests can also customize their drinks with flavor shots or order one of the chain's popular half tea, half lemonade combinations.
If you can't make it on Free Tea Day, McAlister's Rewards members can get a free beverage with the purchase of an entrée from July 17 through July 19. The offer includes tea, lemonade, and fountain drinks and is available at participating locations.