As a restaurant brand built on hospitality, great food, and value, McAlister’s Deli is equally as known for its famous tea. Whether that sip is infused with sweetness or has a fruity twist, people thirst for that refreshment. With the restaurant brand expanding its seasonal beverages, those limited edition offerings have people filling their cups more often.
Many restaurants are known for certain signature items. Some places have World Famous Fries and others have unique frozen desserts. Even without using particular food brand names, people can visualize and taste those menu items.
At McAlister’s Deli, the brand’s famous tea is that signature item. From the special day that celebrates the history and tradition of the beverage to people going out of their way to quench that thirst, people cannot get enough of that particular drink.
Over the years, the brand has taken that classic sweet tea and evolved it with specialty flavors. A bushel of fruit options have woven their way onto the menu. From peach to strawberry to cherry, those sweet sips satisfy. Some people have even created their own signature drink through customization.
More recently, the brand has highlighted special seasonal beverages. During the spooky season, the vibrantly colored Witch's Brew beverage was a huge hit. The lemonade infused with caramel apple was sweet and tart. Everyone was caught under its spell.
For the holiday season, McAlister’s Deli has launched a Sugar Plum Sweet Tea. While no one is required to prance to get a serving of this limited time beverage, the flavor will have people leaping once they enjoy the joyful refreshment. It captures everything that people want during the winter season.
First, it is a fruit forward sweet tea. It combines several stone fruit flavors. Peach, apricot, plum, and black cherry combine to make a very juicy taste. While the fruits never outshine the tea, they are front and center.
The more interesting flavor is cinnamon. That warm spice with the tea and fruit feels comforting, familiar, and holiday centric. Just like those mulling spices make the memories come flooding back, the aroma and taste from this tea does the same.
Although this flavor is a holiday season offering, it would make a great addition to the permanent menu. Just like Chai is an everyday beverage, it would be nice to have spiced tea join the McAlister’s Deli menu. Maybe that idea could be the next offering on the menu.
For now, Sugar Plum Sweet Tea is available for a limited time. Check with local restaurants for availability and pricing.