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Arby's Unsweet Tea
Unsweet Tea served over ice. Sweet Tea available in select locations.
About the Unsweet Tea
Unsweet Tea at Arby's runs $2.29 for the Small size, while a Medium holds just 5 cal, close to nothing for a full cup of cold tea. Arby's lists it simply as Unsweet Tea served over ice, and the same note mentions that Sweet Tea pours only at select locations, which makes the unsweetened version the iced tea you can count on.
With no sugar in the cup, the tea itself takes center stage. The flavor is clean and slightly brisk, with the gentle bitterness and dry finish of plain black tea. Ice chills it fast and keeps it crisp. Some diners add lemon or a sweetener packet of their own, while others drink it straight because it lets the food carry the flavor. The color runs a clear copper brown, and the cup sweats in the Texas heat almost as soon as you leave the counter.
The nutrition label is about as short as a label gets. Arby's lists 1 gram of carbohydrates and zero grams of fat, sugar, sodium and protein for the Medium. Unsweet Tea calories stay flat across all four sizes, so the Small, Medium, Large and XL each land at the same tiny total. That makes the XL a free upgrade from a nutrition point of view; you only pay a little more at the register.
In Austin, Texas, where our prices come from, the Unsweet Tea price begins at $2.29 and rises by small steps up to the XL. Your local store can charge a bit more or less, since franchise owners set their own prices. It also counts toward the value menu, so a Small stays among the cheapest drinks you can order.
Who reaches for it? People counting carbs, anyone limiting sugar who wants something besides water, runners rehydrating after a workout, and anyone who thinks a soda overwhelms a roast beef sandwich. It also works for long drives, because a big cup of unsweetened tea does not leave the sticky, sugary aftertaste that sweet drinks do. For comparison, the Sweet Tea in the same Medium carries 90 cal.
Browse more cold options on the Arby's drinks menu. For a lighter lunch, pour a Large next to a Classic Roast Beef, where the dry tea finish cleans up the savory beef. It also balances the richness of a White Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese side.
Arby's Unsweet Tea Sizes and Prices
Unsweet Tea by Size
| Size | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Small | $2.29 | 5 |
| Medium | $2.69 | 5 |
| Large | $2.99 | 5 |
| XL | $3.49 | 5 |
* Prices from one Austin, TX Arby's and may vary by location. Updated November 2026.
Arby's Unsweet Tea Nutrition Facts
5Calories
0gProtein
0gTotal Fat
0gSaturated Fat
0gTrans Fat
1gCarbs
0gFiber
0gSugars
0mgSodium
0mgCholesterol
* Values approximate, shown for the Medium size. Updated November 2026.
How to Make Unsweet Tea at Home?
Unsweetened iced tea brewed at home takes ten minutes of hands on time and costs pennies per glass. The cold water dilution method keeps it smooth and clear.
Ingredients
Steps
All steps done. Enjoy your homemade Unsweet Tea.
Tips
- • Filtered water gives a clearer, cleaner tasting tea than hard tap water.
- • Cold brew is another route: steep the bags in cold water in the fridge for 8 to 12 hours for an even smoother pitcher.
- • Make ice cubes from leftover tea so melting ice does not water down your glass.
Variations
- • Steep a strip of orange peel with the tea for a light citrus aroma.
- • Use half green tea bags and half black tea bags for a grassier, lighter brew.
- • Add a few crushed raspberries to each glass for a fruity tea with almost no added calories.
Serving Ideas
Serve with sandwiches, salads or grilled meats. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and it lasts about 3 days.
A home copycat version, not Arby's official recipe.
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Unsweet Tea FAQ
A Medium Unsweet Tea has 5 cal. Arby's lists the same calorie count for the Small, Large and XL as well. It has no sugar, fat or sodium.
Unsweet Tea starts at $2.29 for a Small in Austin, where we gathered this data. Medium, Large and XL cost a little more each. Prices vary by location.
Four cup sizes exist: Small, Medium, Large and XL. All four sizes have the same tiny calorie count. Only the price changes as the cup gets bigger.
Unsweet Tea is the everyday iced tea on the drinks menu. Arby's notes that Sweet Tea is available only at select locations. If your store skips sweet tea, the unsweetened version is the iced tea option.
Yes. It lists zero grams of sugars and 1 gram of carbohydrates for a Medium. That makes it a close match to water on the nutrition chart while still tasting like tea. Pair it with anything on the value menu for a cheap meal.
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