HTeaO to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Limited-Time Menu and Merch

The iced tea franchise is launching a patriotic collection and retail tea bags to commemorate the United States' semiquincentennial.

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HTeaO to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Limited-Time Menu and Merch

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HTeaO is launching a limited-edition patriotic lineup to celebrate America's 250th birthday, including commemorative cups, a branded straw, and a collectible t-shirt. The collection also introduces HTeaO's Texas Chai home brew tea bags in special 250th birthday packaging.

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a limited-edition patriotic lineup launching May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. Designed to make the milestone celebration feel even more festive, the collection includes exclusive 24 oz. and 40 oz. commemorative cups, a red HTeaO-branded straw and a collectible HTeaO 250th t-shirt.

As part of the launch, the collection also introduces HTeaO’s Texas Chai home brew tea bags, bringing one of the brand’s most requested flavors to guests in a new take-home format. Available in special 250th birthday packaging, the new offering allows fans to enjoy the flavor beyond the store and makes a festive addition to summer gatherings, long weekends and everyday tea moments.

“America’s 250th birthday felt like the right moment to create something our guests could truly celebrate with,” said Kelsey McManemin, Senior Vice President of Marketing at HTeaO. “Texas Chai has been one of our most requested home brew flavors, so bringing it to shelves alongside commemorative cups, a red branded straw and a limited-edition t-shirt gives fans a fun way to mark the occasion both in-store and at home.”

Known for its wide variety of ultra-premium teas and customizable flavor options, HTeaO continues to expand its menu with limited-time offerings that introduce guests to new, on-trend tastes while maintaining the brand’s core focus on quality and consistency. The 250th birthday collection brings that experience together with a patriotic twist, giving guests a special way to sip, celebrate and stock up for summer.

The HTeaO 250th birthday collection will be available for a limited time beginning May 25 at all locations nationwide, while supplies last.

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This story was originally published by Ben Coley in QSR Magazine on May 18, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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