A Definitive Ranking of AriZona Iced Tea Big Cans
There's nothing quite like cracking into a big can of AriZona iced tea.
Their refreshing flavors are absolutely classic, with their iconic Green Tea, Lemon Tea and Arnold Palmer flavors becoming convenience store staples, and the fact that the 22 oz. cans remain just 99 cents each, even in this day and age, makes us even bigger fans. That's why we were so delighted when the brand sent us their Tea Big Can Variety Pack, featuring a variety of 12 different teas—including several we'd never tried before. Below, find our definitive ranking of AriZona's big cans of iced tea (and use code SWEETYHIGH10 to get 10% off your own order from AriZona's website).
12. Green Tea Cucumber
Let's start this ranking off by saying that there isn't a single bad flavor in the bunch. Their Green Tea Cucumber is a surprising twist on the more traditional green tea, and while the cool flavor of cucumber is quite refreshing, we're guessing it wouldn't be everyone's cup of (iced) tea. It feels extra hydrating on a hot day, but though it's not quite bitter, it doesn't provide that crisp sweetness we're looking for when we buy AriZona.
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11. Black and White Tea
This was our first experience with AriZona's Black and White Tea, which has a mild white tea flavor and a honey-like sweetness. It's simple and tasty, but doesn't really pack a punch in terms of flavor, like most of the teas higher up on this list.
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10. Diet Green Tea
Lucky for all of us, AriZona is a brand that does diet drinks right. Rather than being overwhelming with an over-the-top artificial sweetener, their diet drinks instead feel like less sweet versions of the classic, thanks to the addition of sucralose. Their Diet Green Tea is no exception. It's just as crisp as the classic, but not quite as sweet, which is the only reason it doesn't rank higher.
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9. Diet Arnold Palmer
You know that AriZona knows what they're doing when they combine lemonade and iced tea, given the fact that Arnold Palmer's name officially graces their cans. It gets the balance of tart lemon and sweet tea just right, with just 15 calories per can, and while it's incredibly smooth for a diet tea, we simply prefer the non-diet version.
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8. Diet Peach Tea
Our favorite of the diet teas by far is the Diet Peach Tea, with extra juicy, vibrant peach flavor in every sip. This tea reminded us that peach is truly one of the best flavors you can add to anything—more on that later.
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7. Sweet Tea
If you like your tea extra sweet, AriZona's Sweet Tea was made with you in mind. It's a classic black tea, sweetened to perfection without going overboard. However, we tend to think this is a lot of sweet tea to sip at once, preferring to either save half of it for a different time, or split with someone special.
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6. Arnold Palmer Lite
Arnold Palmer Lite adds back some of the sweetness missing from the diet version to be the ideal blend of lemonade and black iced tea. It's a crisp and refreshing treat that's still lower in calories than the other non-diet cans, making it a win-win for anyone looking for a tangy and sweet sip.
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5. Raspberry Tea
We're new to AriZona's Raspberry Tea, and it's clear we've been missing out. This flavor adds a slightly tart berry flavor to the classic sweet black iced tea to create a bold and refreshing flavor combo.
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4. Lemon Tea
Lemon Tea is a flavor we don't always see out and about, but it'll forever be a favorite. It's simply classic and refreshing, with a balance to the lemon and iced tea that offers something totally different from the Arnold Palmer. It may be a controversial take, but we like this one even better.
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3. Green Tea
This is no mistake—we love AriZona's Green Tea. Not only is the color combination and cherry blossom design of the can totally iconic, but the flavor of the green tea is also just right, with the earthiness of the tea balanced by its sweetness. It's become out go-to for sunny summer days, and strangely, is equally tasty hot for those moments you don't feel like an iced tea.
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2. Arnold Palmer Strawberry
We had no idea there was a strawberry version of the Arnold Palmer until AriZona sent us a can to try, and we're now fully obsessed. While we find a lot of strawberry-flavored drinks to be overly strong, this one gets the proportions precisely right to add further brightness and fruitiness to the classic Arnold Palmer.
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1. Peach Tea
And finally, our taste test with the Tea Big Can Variety Pack gave us the opportunity to fall fully in love with their classic Peach Tea. The peach flavor is bold and bright and extra juicy, complementing the sweet iced tea like no other flavor could. In the future, we'll be keeping our eyes open every chance we can to hunt any cans of AriZona Peach Tea down.
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