HTEAO Menu Prices 2026: Full Drink List, Flavors & Gallon Orders

Q: What is HTEAO?

HTEAO (pronounced H-T-E-A-O, or sometimes read as 'HT-ee-ao') is a Texas-based tea shop chain founded in Lubbock, TX. The brand specializes in fresh-brewed iced tea made daily with purified water — a deliberate contrast to the tea concentrate used at most fast-food chains. With 20+ locations across Texas, HTEAO has developed a devoted following in West Texas in particular. The chain's menu includes fresh-brewed teas in 15+ flavors, housemade lemonades, blended smoothies, and gallon orders for events and home stocking.

Q: Does HTEAO have sugar-free options?

Yes. HTEAO's Unsweet Tea ($3.49) is brewed without added sweetener and is naturally calorie-minimal. The chain also offers sugar-free flavor shots ($0.50) in most available flavors — these use zero-calorie sweeteners and allow you to add fruit flavor to any base drink without the sugar. The Green Tea and Cucumber Mint Tea are popular choices among calorie-conscious guests. Ask your barista which sugar-free flavors are available that day, as the selection can rotate by location.

Q: Where are HTEAO locations?

HTEAO operates 20+ locations across Texas, with its strongest concentration in West Texas cities including Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa and surrounding communities. Additional locations have opened in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Abilene, and other Texas markets. Use the official store locator at hteao.com to find the nearest location, as the chain continues to expand. Most stores operate a drive-through window and are open daily.

Q: Is HTEAO tea fresh-brewed or from concentrate?

HTEAO brews fresh daily — this is the central differentiator the brand markets against fast-food chains. The tea is brewed in-store each morning using purified water and real tea leaves, then steeped and chilled. No liquid concentrate is used, which is what gives HTEAO's tea a cleaner, fuller flavor than the pre-mixed iced tea found at most quick-service chains. The purified water used in brewing is a detail the brand specifically calls out, as water quality significantly affects the taste of brewed tea.

Quick answers

Common HTEAO menu questions, answered

The four things people most often search about HTEAO's menu — answered in one glance, with current prices.

HTEAO's most popular tea flavors (ranked)

HTEAO carries 15+ flavors of fresh-brewed tea. All flavors are available sweetened or unsweetened; most are also available as a lemonade blend or smoothie. Flavors rotate seasonally at some locations — the list below reflects the core year-round lineup.

1Peach TeaThe #1 seller across most HTEAO locations. Fresh black tea with natural peach flavor.$3.69
2Sweet TeaThe original. Fresh-brewed black tea with cane sugar — what HTEAO was built on.$3.49
3Strawberry TeaBright strawberry flavor on a black tea base. Fan favorite and frequent top-3 seller.$3.69
4Half & HalfEqual parts sweet tea and lemonade — the Arnold Palmer, done with real-brewed tea.$3.49
5Raspberry TeaTart and fruity on fresh black tea. Classic combination; consistent top-5 seller.$3.69
6Blackberry TeaDeep berry flavor; slightly richer and more complex than raspberry.$3.69
7Mango TeaTropical mango on black tea — lighter and sunnier than the berry flavors.$3.69
8Watermelon TeaSummer seasonal but often available year-round. Naturally light and refreshing.$3.69
9Lemon TeaMore intensely citrus than the Half & Half. Vegan-friendly.$3.69
10Cucumber Mint TeaHTEAO's most distinctive flavor — cool, spa-inspired, best served unsweet.$3.79

Health-conscious picks

Sugar-free and lower-calorie options at HTEAO

HTEAO is one of the more accommodating tea shops for calorie-conscious guests. The core menu has multiple naturally low-sugar options, and the sugar-free flavor shot system ($0.50) extends the flavor range without adding sweetener.

HTEAO's fresh-brewed Unsweet Tea ($3.49) is the baseline: pure brewed black or green tea with no added sweetener and minimal calories. Any of the flavored teas can be ordered unsweetened — just specify when ordering. The sugar-free flavor shot ($0.50) uses a zero-calorie sweetener and is available in most flavors, letting you get a fully flavored drink without added sugar.

The Green Tea ($3.49) and Cucumber Mint Tea ($3.79) are particularly popular among health-focused guests — both have naturally lighter flavor profiles that work well unsweetened. The Unsweet Tea + sugar-free shot combination is the lowest-calorie customization available.

Calorie and nutrition information varies by location. HTEAO does not publish a universal nutrition calculator. For specific dietary needs, confirm with your local store.

Unsweet Tea: $3.49 — pure brewed tea, no added sugar
Green Tea (unsweet): $3.49 — lighter flavor, naturally low-cal
Cucumber Mint Tea (unsweet): $3.79 — the most "spa-style" pick
Sugar-free flavor shot: +$0.50 — add any fruit flavor without sugar
Any flavored tea, unsweet: $3.69 — full flavor range, no sweetener
Lemon Tea (unsweet): $3.69 — citrus-forward, vegan, zero sugar

Gallon orders

HTEAO by the gallon — prices, flavors and ordering tips

Gallons are one of the most popular order types at HTEAO — a full gallon of same-day fresh-brewed tea for $8.99 is a strong value for groups, offices, events, or simply stocking the fridge at home. Below: everything you need to know about gallon ordering.

Sweet Tea Gallon$8.99

Full gallon (128 oz) of fresh-brewed sweet tea
Brewed same-day with purified water
Cane sugar sweetened to HTEAO's standard recipe
Sealed jug, ready to serve over ice

The most-ordered gallon. Call ahead for large party orders.

Unsweet Tea Gallon$8.99

Full gallon of fresh-brewed unsweet black tea
No sweetener — pure clean-tasting brewed tea
Great for guests who want to sweeten to taste
Same purified-water brewing as all HTEAO teas

Popular for diet-conscious households and group orders.

Half & Half Gallon$8.99

Full gallon of the Arnold Palmer blend
Equal parts fresh sweet tea and housemade lemonade
Citrus and tea balance in one jug

A crowd-pleaser for mixed groups; kid-friendly.

Flavored Tea Gallon$9.49

Any available flavored tea in a full gallon
Peach, Raspberry, Strawberry, Blackberry most common
Available sweetened or unsweetened
Call ahead to confirm flavor availability

Call your location ahead of time — not all flavors are always available by the gallon.

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All HTEAO menu categories with item counts.

The full priced menu

Every item on HTEAO's menu with 2026 prices

All categories below. Tags flag vegan and vegetarian items. Flavors may vary by location — confirm with your store for the current board.

Fresh Brewed Teas — Classic 4 items

Fresh Brewed Teas — Flavored 13 items

Lemonades 8 items

Smoothies & Blended Drinks 7 items

Gallons 5 items

Add-Ons & Extras 4 items

Signature drinks

The six drinks that define HTEAO

If you've never visited HTEAO and want to know where to start — these are the drinks that best represent the chain's identity and have the strongest following among regulars.

$3.49 · The original

Sweet Tea

Fresh-brewed black tea sweetened with cane sugar and purified water. The drink that built HTEAO — clean, smooth, and a clear step above fast-food iced tea.

$3.69 · Top seller

Peach Tea

Fresh-brewed black tea with natural peach flavoring. Consistently the #1 selling flavored tea across most HTEAO locations in Texas.

$3.49 · Classic blend

Half & Half

Equal parts fresh-brewed sweet tea and housemade lemonade — the Arnold Palmer made the right way. A perennial fan favorite and a gateway drink for new customers.

$4.29 · Fan favorite

Strawberry Lemonade

Housemade lemonade with real strawberry flavor. The top-selling non-tea drink at most locations — tart citrus meets sweet berry.

$3.79 · Most unique

Cucumber Mint Tea

HTEAO's most distinctive flavor — fresh green tea with cool cucumber and mint. Ordered unsweetened, it's an entirely different drink experience from anything at a fast-food window.

$8.99 · Best value

Sweet Tea Gallon

A full gallon of same-day fresh-brewed sweet tea for $8.99. HTEAO's gallon business is a core part of the brand — for events, offices, or home stocking, it's a legitimately good deal for real-brewed tea.

How to customize

Get the most out of HTEAO's flavor and customization system

$0.50 add-on

Add a flavor shot

Any flavored tea can also be built from scratch: start with a plain Sweet or Unsweet Tea and add a $0.50 flavor shot. This lets you get exactly the sweetness level and intensity you want.

Zero sugar

Sugar-free flavor shots

Most flavors are available as sugar-free shots ($0.50) that use a zero-calorie sweetener. Order unsweet tea + sugar-free shot for a fully flavored, no-added-sugar drink.

Mix it

Tea + lemonade blends

The Half & Half (50/50 tea and lemonade) is on the menu, but you can also request any flavor tea blended with lemonade — just ask at the window for a custom ratio.

$0.50

Honey sweetener

Swap cane sugar for honey in any tea for $0.50. Natural sweetness with a slightly floral edge — popular for the Sweet Tea with Honey option.

Best for groups

Order a gallon

For anything beyond two or three drinks, a gallon ($8.99–$9.49) is nearly always the better value. Call ahead for flavored gallons.

Smoothie upgrade

Blend any flavor

Most tea flavors are available in blended smoothie form at $5.49–$5.99. The smoothie uses the same fruit flavors as the teas but adds a thicker, chilled texture — more filling than a tea.

Locations

Where to find HTEAO in Texas

HTEAO operates 20+ locations across Texas, with its roots and densest concentration in West Texas. The chain started in Lubbock and expanded through Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, and other West Texas cities before moving into Central Texas and the DFW area. Most stores operate a drive-through window and are open daily.

Use the official store locator at hteao.com to find your nearest location, confirm hours, and check for seasonal flavors. The chain continues to expand across Texas, so the location count may be higher than documented here.

20+ locations across Texas
West Texas stronghold: Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa
Expanding into: DFW area, Abilene, Central Texas
Drive-through at most locations
Open daily — hours vary by store
Franchise model — individual stores may vary

About HTEAO

The Texas tea shop that brews it fresh — every single day.

HTEAO was founded in Lubbock, Texas with a straightforward premise: fresh-brewed iced tea, made daily with purified water, served through a drive-through window at a price that undercuts the premium coffee chains while delivering a product meaningfully better than what you get at a fast-food counter. The "H" stands for "How 'bout some Tea, and Other stuff" — a very Texas answer to the question of what's on the menu.

The chain's growth has been organic and loyal. West Texans who grew up with HTEAO in Lubbock became its most vocal advocates as locations spread to Amarillo, Midland, Odessa and beyond. The gallon business — a full gallon of same-day brewed tea for $8.99 — reflects Texas culture: big orders, outdoor gatherings, and iced tea as a staple beverage rather than an occasional treat.

The chain's differentiation from fast-food competitors is explicit: no liquid concentrate, purified water, brewed fresh. In a category where most competitors either use concentrate or over-steep hot tea and cool it quickly, HTEAO's product stands noticeably apart on taste.

20+Texas locations

15+Tea flavors

$3.49Starts at

$8.99Gallon price

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Common questions

HTEAO menu — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions people most commonly ask about HTEAO's menu, flavors, sugar-free options, locations, and gallon ordering.

What is HTEAO?

HTEAO (pronounced H-T-E-A-O, or sometimes read as 'HT-ee-ao') is a Texas-based tea shop chain founded in Lubbock, TX. The brand specializes in fresh-brewed iced tea made daily with purified water — a deliberate contrast to the tea concentrate used at most fast-food chains. With 20+ locations across Texas, HTEAO has developed a devoted following in West Texas in particular. The chain's menu includes fresh-brewed teas in 15+ flavors, housemade lemonades, blended smoothies, and gallon orders for events and home stocking.

What flavors does HTEAO have?

HTEAO offers a wide rotating roster of flavored teas, including Peach, Raspberry, Blackberry, Strawberry, Mango, Watermelon, Lemon, Blueberry, Cherry, Passion Fruit, Pomegranate, and Cucumber Mint. Lemonade flavors include Classic, Strawberry, Peach, Mango, Raspberry, Blackberry, Watermelon, and Blueberry. Flavors can vary slightly by location and season — check with your specific store for today's full board. Most flavors are available both sweetened and unsweetened, and any flavor can be added as a $0.50 shot to a base drink.

Does HTEAO have sugar-free options?

Yes. HTEAO's Unsweet Tea ($3.49) is brewed without added sweetener and is naturally calorie-minimal. The chain also offers sugar-free flavor shots ($0.50) in most available flavors — these use zero-calorie sweeteners and allow you to add fruit flavor to any base drink without the sugar. The Green Tea and Cucumber Mint Tea are popular choices among calorie-conscious guests. Ask your barista which sugar-free flavors are available that day, as the selection can rotate by location.

Where are HTEAO locations?

HTEAO operates 20+ locations across Texas, with its strongest concentration in West Texas cities including Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa and surrounding communities. Additional locations have opened in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Abilene, and other Texas markets. Use the official store locator at hteao.com to find the nearest location, as the chain continues to expand. Most stores operate a drive-through window and are open daily.

Can I order HTEAO by the gallon?

Yes — gallons are one of HTEAO's most popular order types. A Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea gallon is $8.99; a Half & Half (tea + lemonade) gallon is $8.99; a flavored tea gallon runs $9.49. Lemonade gallons are also available at $9.49. Gallons are brewed same-day and are a popular choice for office orders, picnics, family gatherings, and stocking the fridge at home. Calling ahead is recommended for large or flavored gallon orders to ensure availability.

Is HTEAO tea fresh-brewed or from concentrate?

HTEAO brews fresh daily — this is the central differentiator the brand markets against fast-food chains. The tea is brewed in-store each morning using purified water and real tea leaves, then steeped and chilled. No liquid concentrate is used, which is what gives HTEAO's tea a cleaner, fuller flavor than the pre-mixed iced tea found at most quick-service chains. The purified water used in brewing is a detail the brand specifically calls out, as water quality significantly affects the taste of brewed tea.

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