April 01, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT WORTH, TX – HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, is bringing a fresh twist to its lineup with the debut of its Paloma Iced Tea, a limited-time offering launching April 3rd at all locations. Designed with warmer days in mind, the new beverage delivers a crisp, refreshing take on a familiar flavor profile, blending tea with vibrant citrus and herbal notes.
The Paloma Iced Tea features iced yerba mate infused with natural grapefruit flavor, ginger root, spearmint leaf, and a touch of citric acid for a balanced, slightly tart finish. The result is a light, energizing beverage that feels both refreshing and layered, perfect for spring and beyond.
Inspired by the bright, citrusy profile of the beloved Paloma cocktail, the new tea offers a non-alcoholic alternative that captures the same essence in a format that’s approachable for any time of day.
“As a tea-focused brand, we’re always looking for ways to explore new flavor profiles while staying true to what we do best,” said Kelsey McManemin, Senior Vice President of Marketing at HTeaO. “The Paloma has such a recognizable, refreshing flavor, and we loved the idea of translating that into a tea-based beverage. This gives guests that same citrus-forward experience in a format that feels lighter and fits seamlessly into their everyday routine.”
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 Paloma Iced Tea will be available for a limited time beginning April 3 at all HTeaO locations nationwide.
For more information please visit hteao.com.
HTeaO, the leading iced tea franchise in the United States, has ascended as a frontrunner within this niche, a growing category within the beverage industry. With a cost-effective, highly-attractive business model, the brand operates their own supply chain, resulting in significantly reduced costs of goods. Offering a range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products, HTeaO caters to customers both in-store and through convenient drive-thru services. Each location boasts 20+ meticulously crafted flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, made using a proprietary water filtration system and 100% natural ingredients. In January 2023, HTeaO announced a minority partnership with two Dallas-based private equity firms, Crux Capital and Trive Capital, signaling a strategic move for stable expansion. Hitting a significant milestone of 150 locations in July 2025, HTeaO is on the path of continued growth. HTeaO believes in fostering an atmosphere where all are welcoming, and takes pride in its commitment to giving back to its local communities. For more information on franchise opportunities, please visit https://HTeaO.com/franchise/.
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HTeaO is an iced tea franchise and is breaking into a niche category within the beverage industry.