Ronald invites you to come and sit a spell with an icy cold glass of his very own Sweet Tea.
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Who doesn't like McDonald's? Just about everyone has been there at least once. What is it that keeps us coming back? It has to be the hot crispy food and ice cold sweet drinks. Now, the huge restaurant chain is trying to lean towards more of a southern style flair by introducing popular southern food favorites such as their new Sweet Tea.
My first thought when I heard that they had come out with Sweet Tea was that, do Americans really need any more sugar?
After some research, I have discovered that the amount of sugar in the medium sized Sweet Tea from McDonald's was lower than the sugar in a medium Coke that most people choose to go along with their meal. The McDonald's Sweet Tea weighed in at 150 calories with 38 grams of sugar and the McDonald's Coca-Cola weighed in at a significantly higher 210 calories with a whopping 58 grams of sugar! So really unless you are drinking diet cola, the Sweet Tea isn't too bad on the sugar if you indulge responsibly.
The south has prided themselves on their down home cooking and especially their market for homemade sweet tea, for some in the deep south it is a household staple.
I have traveled in recent years with my family through the southern United States and found that sweet tea is especially popular in North Carolina, South Carolina, Southern Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia. When we stated in South Carolina for our vacation, every restaurant we went assumed we wanted sweet tea, if we asked for unsweetened they looked at us funny. We just smiled and said we were from Michigan and they seemed to understand immediately.
Last week I tried the McDonald's brand Sweet Tea for the first time. I was impressed. Usually if I'm in a thirst quenching mood, and water just wont do, I will choose decaffeinated unsweetened tea. When I ordered McDonalds's Southern Style Chicken Sandwich and a small fry, I thought I would try the Sweet Tea to compliment the meal.
The tea of course is served cold over ice, the initial rush is a taste of sugary sweetness. If you are not keen on sugary beverages, this tea may not be for you. I would have to say that the sugar over powers the taste of the tea itself, but not in a bad way.
My first thought when I heard that they had come out with Sweet Tea was that, do Americans really need any more sugar?
After some research, I have discovered that the amount of sugar in the medium sized Sweet Tea from McDonald's was lower than the sugar in a medium Coke that most people choose to go along with their meal. The McDonald's Sweet Tea weighed in at 150 calories with 38 grams of sugar and the McDonald's Coca-Cola weighed in at a significantly higher 210 calories with a whopping 58 grams of sugar! So really unless you are drinking diet cola, the Sweet Tea isn't too bad on the sugar if you indulge responsibly.
The south has prided themselves on their down home cooking and especially their market for homemade sweet tea, for some in the deep south it is a household staple.
I have traveled in recent years with my family through the southern United States and found that sweet tea is especially popular in North Carolina, South Carolina, Southern Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia. When we stated in South Carolina for our vacation, every restaurant we went assumed we wanted sweet tea, if we asked for unsweetened they looked at us funny. We just smiled and said we were from Michigan and they seemed to understand immediately.
Last week I tried the McDonald's brand Sweet Tea for the first time. I was impressed. Usually if I'm in a thirst quenching mood, and water just wont do, I will choose decaffeinated unsweetened tea. When I ordered McDonalds's Southern Style Chicken Sandwich and a small fry, I thought I would try the Sweet Tea to compliment the meal.
The tea of course is served cold over ice, the initial rush is a taste of sugary sweetness. If you are not keen on sugary beverages, this tea may not be for you. I would have to say that the sugar over powers the taste of the tea itself, but not in a bad way.
Comments
Rob
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(Guest)
12/02/2009
I totally agree. It is foul. Can you get it unsweetened?
Alice LIttle
(Guest)
(Guest)
08/20/2009
McD's sweet tea is possibly the most disgusting beverage I have ever tasted.
RicGillis
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(Guest)
08/14/2009
Here in Los Angeles, I've found 1 McDonald's restaurant that serves sweet tea!, and I love it!, especially with lemon. I guess it's the tea flavor with the "BURST" of sweetness that's addicted me!LOL. I mostly have the Southern Chicken, or the Chicken Club sandwich, alongside an order of fries with it. Sometimes I've toned down the sweetness by mixing 3 quarters sweetened with 1 quarter unsweetened tea, or half and half as I "HATE" using water as it often dilutes the tea flavor along with the sugar. In moderation, it's a VERY good drink.
Nonya
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(Guest)
06/09/2009
McD's sweet tea is very good. No question or reason for debate...really. You can get any size you want and if you don't like lots of ice (I do because it is fresh brewed and often warm), park your car, walk a bit and fix your own. Probably just as fast and much better for your health. If you follow most research, nothing is good for you. In a year they will be saying Green Tea gives you the creeping crud or worse...so enjoy what you enjoy in life and quit stressing out over a bit of sugar. Its all about balance in what you eat, in how you exercise, so I'm figuring that if you don't suck down a gallon or two a day, you should live to be at least 85...unless you choke on a chicken nugget.
Setsuka
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(Guest)
05/25/2009
I tried this tea for the first time this weekend (in Nevada) and I am hooked! Seriously, the stuff was sugary, delicious, and went nicely with my McDouble. It's a shame the McDonald's in my home state (California) don't serve this stuff :(
Tearina
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(Guest)
05/13/2009
This drink has nothing in common with sweet tea.
http://coffeehousetearoom.com/?p=52
Jeff Balla
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(Guest)
11/30/2008
I got a Sweet Tea one time, drank it, and then poured a 16oz bottle of Snapple into the cup (I still had all the ice).
Filled it right to the top. So apparently, they gave me 16oz of ice.
I'd be fine paying $1.07 for a 16oz Sweet Tea. But they give you a giant cup like it's actually 32oz.
Can the FTC do anything about this?
retard boy
(Guest)
(Guest)
10/09/2008
whats this sweet tea you talk bout
sweet tea lover
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(Guest)
10/09/2008
i love the sweet tea there, especially with southern style chicken sandwich. i get one almost every week. everybody at my school drinks them even though there bad
claude suzuki
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(Guest)
10/02/2008
I love mcdonalds sweet tea, I have been eating one meal a day, 5 days a week since jan 1 this year. I have lost 55 lbs eating at mcdonalds. My doctor cut my high blood pressure medicine by one third, my cholesterol medicine in half and said when I have my numbers he will cut my diabetes medicine next visit. I usally order the southern style chicken sanwich meal with sweet tea. Then I have a snack at work.
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