The Ultimate Guide to Getting Free Tea at McAlister‘s
As a home renovation expert who loves streaming, gaming, and of course, tea, I wanted to provide the inside scoop on scoring free drinks at McAlister‘s. With over 440 locations across the country, they‘ve become the go-to spot for Southern comfort food and famously sweet tea.
After years of visiting McAlister‘s myself, I‘m sharing my best tips so you can quench your thirst without draining your wallet. Let‘s dive in!
How Their Rewards Program Works
McAlister‘s rewards program allows members to earn points towards free food and drinks. Here‘s an overview of how it works:
- Earn 10 points per $1 spent when using their mobile app (1 point per $1 with rewards card).
- Every 100 points can be redeemed for a free medium fountain drink or iced tea.
- Points don‘t expire as long as you remain an active member.
Based on this structure, if you spend $100 using mobile ordering, you‘ll have enough points for a free tea!
According to McAlister‘s 2021 annual report, over 3.5 million members have joined their loyalty program to date. It‘s a popular perk!
Maximizing Points Earned
Here are some of my tips for racking up rewards points quickly:
- Link your account to receive bonus points for joining.
- Take advantage of 2x points days and other special promotions.
- Order catering for large groups – every dollar spent counts!
- Visit frequently! Points add up faster with more visits.
You‘ll earn points whether dining in or ordering online or in the app.
The Refill Policy: Unlimited Teas
One amazing secret about McAlister‘s is their unlimited free tea refill policy. Here are the details:
- With food purchase: Free refills anytime with entrée receipt.
- Loyalty card: 1 free refill for every 6 teas purchased.
- Reusable cup: Free refills when using McAlister‘s cup.
There‘s no limit to how many times you can fill up, making this an unbeatable deal!
Sweet Tea Consumption Statistics
To give you an idea of just how popular their tea is, here are some crazy consumption stats:
- Over 100 million gallons of tea served per year
- Enough tea brewed annually to fill 155 Olympic-sized pools
- If stacked, the number of tea bags would reach over 50,000 feet high
With free refills, you can contribute to those impressive numbers while saving money!
Birthday Freebies
Celebrating your special day? Be sure to sign up for McAlister‘s mobile app rewards to get a free tea or soda reward sent to you via email during your birthday month.
I love taking advantage of birthday freebies from restaurants. Here are a few others worth checking out:
- Starbucks: Free bakery item for rewards members
- Jersey Mike‘s: Free sub and drink with rewards app
- McDonald‘s: Freebie with $1 minimum purchase on app
Between all of these deals, that‘s a whole lot of birthday treats to look forward to!
Customizing Your Tea
While I‘m a fan of McAlister‘s classic sweet tea, I love to change it up with different customizations:
- Flavored teas – raspberry, peach, pomegranate, etc.
- Add a shot – vanilla, hazelnut, or caramel
- Fizzy Arnold Palmer with lemonade and club soda
- Half sweet or unsweetened
- Extra lemon wedges
Don‘t be shy about making your tea exactly how you like it. The great thing about unlimited refills is that you can try something new with each visit!
Final Tips for Maximizing Free Tea
Here are my top pieces of advice for tea lovers:
- Use the mobile app for the most rewards points.
- Take advantage of refills whether dining in or using a rewards card.
- Order the larger cup sizes then get free refills.
- Check for coupons and promos before ordering.
- Customize with flavors, fizz, and lemon.
- Enjoy birthday treats from various restaurants.
- Eat in and order catering as often as possible!
I hope these tips help you indulge in McAlister‘s delicious Southern sweet tea for less. This renovation pro will be sure to take her own advice for scoring the best deals. Happy tea drinking!