White Claw Hard Seltzer Iced Tea 12Pk

White Claw Hard Seltzer Iced Tea 12Pk is a variety pack of twelve 12 oz cans featuring four brewed-tea-and-fruit flavors at 5.0% ABV. What separates this release from the crowded hard tea category is its use of Rainforest Alliance certified brewed black tea extract layered over White Claw's gluten-free seltzer base, resulting in a lighter, more carbonated profile than traditional malt-based hard teas.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.0%  |  Origin: Glendale, Arizona, USA  |  Style: Hard Seltzer–Tea Hybrid  |  Producer: Mark Anthony Brewing

Production & Heritage

Mark Anthony Brewing, a subsidiary of the Mark Anthony Group, produces White Claw at its facility in Glendale, Arizona. The Iced Tea line uses the brand's proprietary BrewPure process — a fermentation method built on a base of 51% sugar with trace amounts of malted gluten-free grains, yeast, nutrients, and water — yielding a clean, neutral alcohol that doesn't compete with the tea and fruit flavors. Each can combines that gluten-free base with carbonated water, sustainably sourced brewed black tea extract carrying Rainforest Alliance certification, and natural fruit flavoring, landing at 100 calories and just 1 gram of sugar per 12 oz serving.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Across the four varieties, expect distinct fruit-forward top notes — fresh smashed peach, sweet mango, bright lemon zest, or ripe raspberry — sitting above a consistent backdrop of brewed black tea. Given additional time in the glass, the tea character deepens and the fruit aromas settle into a balanced, iced-tea-like presentation.

Taste: The entry is clean and lightly sweet, reading more as fizzy seltzer than heavy brewed tea. Mid-palate, the tea flavor emerges alongside each can's designated fruit note: the Lemon delivers tart lemonade-meets-tea acidity; Peach builds to a ripe, juicy peak; Mango leads with tropical sweetness before the tea dries it out; and Raspberry carries a fresh, berry-forward bite. Carbonation keeps everything crisp throughout.

Finish: Short and dry, with a faint tea tannin that lingers just long enough to remind you this isn't straight seltzer. Some drinkers detect a slight mineral or metallic tail, though the effervescence largely scrubs the palate clean.

How to Drink White Claw Iced Tea

Straight from the can or poured over ice is the default serve — chill the cans thoroughly, as the tea and fruit notes flatten when warm. For a simple Long Island riff, combine the Lemon variety with a half-ounce each of vodka and triple sec over crushed ice for an easy-drinking, low-sugar twist on a classic. The Peach flavor works well as a base in a Spiked Arnold Palmer, topped with a shot of bourbon and a squeeze of fresh lemon. The Mango can slides naturally into a Mango Paloma variation, mixed with a splash of mezcal and grapefruit juice for a smoky-tropical hybrid.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for an outdoor barbecue or pool day
• Offering a lower-calorie, lower-sugar alternative at a gathering where Twisted Tea is the default
• Introducing non-seltzer drinkers to the hard seltzer category through a familiar iced tea flavor
• Keeping a rotating variety in the fridge for casual weeknight drinking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does White Claw Iced Tea taste like? It drinks like a lightly sweetened, highly carbonated iced tea with clear fruit flavor in each variety — Lemon, Peach, Mango, and Raspberry — and a clean, dry finish with subtle tea tannin.

How does White Claw Iced Tea compare to Twisted Tea? Twisted Tea uses a malt base with brewed tea for a heavier, sweeter profile at roughly 23 grams of sugar and over double the calories per serving. White Claw Iced Tea is built on a gluten-free seltzer base, coming in at 100 calories and 1 gram of sugar, making it a significantly lighter and more carbonated option.

Is White Claw Iced Tea good for casual drinking? At 5.0% ABV and 100 calories per can, it is designed for extended, session-style drinking in warm weather without the heaviness or sugar load of traditional hard teas.

Where is White Claw Iced Tea made? White Claw Iced Tea is produced by Mark Anthony Brewing at its manufacturing facility in Glendale, Arizona, a subsidiary of the privately held Mark Anthony Group.

What foods pair well with White Claw Iced Tea? The Lemon variety pairs naturally with grilled fish or shrimp tacos, where its acidity cuts through richness. Peach complements smoked pulled pork or a peach-and-arugula salad. Mango stands up well to spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes, and Raspberry works alongside fresh fruit desserts or a simple charcuterie spread.

What sizes does White Claw Iced Tea come in? The standard format is a 12-pack of 12 oz slim cans containing three cans of each flavor — Lemon, Peach, Mango, and Raspberry.

Is White Claw Iced Tea worth the price? It positions as a mainstream, accessible option within the hard seltzer and hard tea categories, delivering a lighter and lower-sugar alternative to competitors like Twisted Tea at a comparable price point per pack.

Why White Claw Iced Tea?

The Iced Tea line solves a specific problem in the hard tea space: most competitors lean heavily on malt sweetness, masking the tea entirely. White Claw's seltzer-first construction and Rainforest Alliance certified brewed black tea extract deliver an actual tea note without the sugar penalty — 1 gram versus the 23 grams found in a standard Twisted Tea. The BrewPure fermentation process keeps the alcohol base neutral enough that the tea and fruit flavors remain distinct rather than muddled. For drinkers who find traditional hard teas too sweet and plain hard seltzers too plain, this variety pack occupies a genuinely useful middle ground.