10 Years of Real-Brewed Tea: Southern Sweet Tea Company Expands to 12 Flavors
Sarasota, United States - August 29, 2026 / Southern Sweet Tea Company /
Southern Sweet Tea Company has expanded its bottled tea lineup to 12 distinct flavors, introducing Blueberry, Blackberry, Orange, and Hibiscus as the newest additions to a collection rooted in traditional Southern brewing methods. The Sarasota, Florida-based brand, which has spent the past decade refining its approach to authentic iced tea, made the announcement as it marks 10 years in the bottled beverage market.
A Decade of Authentic Southern Brewing
Founded in 2016, Southern Sweet Tea Company built its identity around a straightforward premise: brew real black tea the way it has always been done across the American South, sweeten it with pure cane sugar, and bottle it without artificial sweeteners, concentrates, or shortcuts. That commitment has remained constant across its product history, and the company says the same standards apply to every flavor in the expanded lineup.
The original roster covered the foundational preferences of Southern tea drinkers - Sweet, Unsweet, Peach, Raspberry, Watermelon, Strawberry, Mango, and Lemon. Each was developed to reflect the natural taste profile of the ingredient it features, using real brewed black tea as the base rather than a diluted concentrate. The four new flavors - Blueberry, Blackberry, Orange, and Hibiscus - follow the same formula.
What Sets the 12-Flavor Lineup Apart
At a time when the bottled beverage aisle is crowded with tea-flavored drinks that rely on artificial ingredients and powdered bases, Southern Sweet Tea Company has positioned itself as a brand built on process. Every bottle begins with real brewed black tea, a production step that distinguishes the product from many commercially available alternatives.
The use of pure cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners reflects both a flavor decision and a values-based choice. Southern tea traditions rely on cane sugar for its clean sweetness, and the company has maintained that standard across all 12 varieties. Consumers who have followed the brand since its early years will find the same taste profile they recognize, while the new flavors offer additional options for those who prefer fruit-forward or floral notes.
Nationwide Retail Presence
Southern Sweet Tea Company has grown from a regional offering into a brand with nationwide retail availability, allowing consumers across the country to access the full 12-flavor lineup. The expansion of distribution has run parallel to the growth of the product line, and the addition of four new flavors coincides with the company reaching a broader audience than at any point in its history.
The complete current lineup includes Sweet, Unsweet, Peach, Raspberry, Watermelon, Strawberry, Mango, Lemon, Orange, Blueberry, Blackberry, and Hibiscus. Each variety is brewed in keeping with the same method the company has used since 2016, with no changes to the core production approach that defines the brand's identity.
The Hibiscus flavor represents a slight departure from the fruit-forward profile of most other varieties, offering a floral option that has grown in popularity across the broader tea category. Its inclusion signals that Southern Sweet Tea Company is attentive to shifting consumer preferences without abandoning the real-ingredients standard that defines all 12 offerings.
About Southern Sweet Tea Company
Southern Sweet Tea Company is a family-owned bottled tea brand based in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 2016, the company produces 12 bottled tea flavors brewed from real black tea and sweetened with pure cane sugar, with no artificial sweeteners or concentrates. Its products are available at retail locations nationwide. Southern Sweet Tea Company is located at 2045 Princeton Street, Sarasota, FL and can be reached by email at southernsweetteacompany@gmail.com.
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Contact Information:
Southern Sweet Tea Company
2045 Princeton Street
Sarasota, FL 34237
United States
Laura Jean Eagles
(941) 281-4977
https://www.southernsweetteacompany.com
