$2.65 | 70 Calories
Alice’s Iced Tea is Waffle House’s house-brewed iced tea, made fresh throughout the day. The Sweet version is a classic Southern sweet tea—black tea brewed and then sweetened with sugar while still hot to ensure the sugar is fully dissolved. It is served chilled over ice.
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💰 Estimated Price
- Average Price (Large Dine-In or To Go): $2.50 to $3.50 (Varies by location).
🍽️ Nutrition Table (Large To Go Size)
The following information is based on the Large To Go size of Alice’s Iced Tea, Sweet (approx. 20-22 fl oz).
| Nutrient | Approximate Value | % Daily Value (DV) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ∼100 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate | ∼25 g | ∼9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | ∼25 g | — |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
🥕 Ingredients & Components
The ingredients for Alice’s Iced Tea are very straightforward:
- Black Tea: Brewed from tea leaves.5
- Water
- Sugar
⚠️ Allergens List
Alice’s Iced Tea – Sweet is free from all major food allergens (Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish). It is a simple combination of tea, water, and sugar.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who is “Alice” that the Iced Tea is named after?
Answer: Like many other named items on the Waffle House menu (such as Bert’s Chili), “Alice’s Iced Tea” is named after a long-time Waffle House employee or associate who worked with the company’s tea vendor to perfect the recipe and ensure the tea had the ideal sweetness level for their customers.6
2. Is Alice’s Iced Tea always sweetened?
Answer: No. Waffle House offers both a Sweet version (the one described here) and an Unsweet version.7 You must specify which one you want when ordering. The Unsweet version has 0 calories and 0 grams of sugar.
3. Does Waffle House use a specific type of tea bag or blend?
Answer: Waffle House partners with a commercial tea vendor to provide a specific black tea blend designed for brewing fresh iced tea. The recipe and procedures are standardized across all locations to ensure consistent flavor.
4. Is there caffeine in Alice’s Iced Tea?
Answer: Yes. Since Alice’s Iced Tea is made using black tea leaves, it naturally contains caffeine. The exact amount can vary based on brewing strength, but it is comparable to other commercially brewed iced teas.
5. Can I get a combination of Alice’s Iced Tea and Lemonade?
Answer: Yes. Waffle House offers a popular drink called Alice’s Iced Tea-monade, which is a combination of their sweet iced tea and lemonade (similar to an Arnold Palmer). It is significantly higher in calories and sugar than the standard sweet tea.