National Iced Tea Day: Your Guide to Arizona Iced Tea in the UK
The Arizona Story
Arizona Beverages was founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1992 by Don Vultaggio and John Ferolito. The brand launched with its signature Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey in the now-iconic oversized can, and it was an immediate hit. The key to Arizona’s early success was value — large cans at a price point that undercut every other premium iced tea on the market.The brand grew rapidly through the 1990s and 2000s, expanding from iced tea into fruit juice cocktails, lemonades, and energy drinks. Today Arizona produces over 100 products and is distributed globally. In the UK, the brand has grown significantly in recent years, with products now available both as US imports in the distinctive tall cans and as EU-manufactured versions in 500ml and 1L bottles. All Arizona products sold in the UK are EU and HFSS compliant.
Arizona Flavours Available in the UK
Iced Teas
Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey — The original and still the best seller. A light, refreshing green tea with a subtle honey sweetness. This is the flavour that built the brand and it remains the one most customers ask for by name.Peach Iced Tea — Sweet, smooth, and fruity. One of the most popular flavours worldwide and a reliable top seller in UK shops.
Lemon Iced Tea — A classic combination of black tea and lemon. Clean, tangy, and refreshing.
Raspberry Iced Tea — Sweet raspberry flavour with a natural tea base. Popular with customers who prefer fruitier drinks.
Fruit Juice Cocktails
Cherry Lime Rickey — Arizona’s first carbonated drink, launched in the UK in 2026. A vibrant mix of cherry sweetness and citrus zing in a 500ml can. This is the first fizzy product in the Arizona range and it’s already generating interest among Gen Z and Millennial consumers.
Mucho Mango — A bold, sweet mango juice cocktail that’s become a cult favourite. The vivid orange colour and tropical flavour make it one of the most Instagram-friendly drinks in the range.
Watermelon — Sweet watermelon flavour with a distinctive pink colour. A strong summer seller.
Kiwi Strawberry — A tangy blend of kiwi and strawberry. The green and pink colour combination looks striking on shelves.
Fruit Punch — A mixed fruit blend with bold colour and flavour. Appeals to customers who want something sweeter than tea.
Lemonades
Original Lemonade — Classic American-style lemonade. Sweeter and more full-bodied than UK lemonade, with real lemon juice.Strawberry Lemonade — Fresh strawberry flavour combined with tangy lemonade. A strong summer performer.
Why Arizona Works for Retailers
Eye-catching packaging. Arizona’s hand-drawn artwork is some of the most distinctive packaging in the drinks market. The tall cans and colourful bottles practically sell themselves on the shelf. They photograph brilliantly for social media, which means customers do your marketing for you.Strong year-round sales with a summer peak. Arizona sells steadily throughout the year as an imported American drink, but sales spike significantly in summer when customers are looking for cold, refreshing options. Stocking up ahead of the summer season — and National Iced Tea Day on 10 June — maximises your return.
Broad flavour range. With teas, fruit juices, and lemonades, Arizona covers a wider range of taste preferences than most imported drink brands. This means different products attract different customers, and the range as a whole generates more repeat visits than a single-flavour brand would.
Pairs naturally with American candy. Arizona sits perfectly alongside your candy and chocolate range. Customers buying Reese’s or Nerds will often add an Arizona to their basket. Position them near each other for easy cross-selling.
