Sipping Through Summer
It’s 98 degrees outside, the humidity is doing unspeakable things to your hair, and you just came back from Walmart with a half-melted watermelon… Welcome to summer in sweet home Alabama! Fortunately, we’ve got a local tradition to keep things cool—and we’re not talking about that kiddie pool in your neighbor’s yard.
Milo’s Tea Company, proudly brewed in Bessemer since 1989, is making big moves in the beverage biz this season. With three new summer-ready flavors—Lemon Sweet Tea, Strawberry Lemonade, and Raspberry Lemonade—the Alabama-born brand is leaning into both tradition and innovation in a market that’s thirstier than ever.
The South’s Favorite Sip, Bottled in Bessemer
Milo’s isn’t just a fridge staple—it’s a homegrown success story:
- Expanded headquarters in Bessemer now spans over 150,000 square feet of production, shipping, storage, and office space—up from just 30,000 square feet when it opened 15 years ago..
- Sold in over 55,000 retail locations nationwide, including about 4,200 Walmart stores—with especially deep distribution across the Southeast
- Clean-label commitment: no preservatives, dyes, or high-fructose anything!
- National expansion, including a new $130M manufacturing center in Spartanburg, SC
- Riding a major trend: the ready-to-drink tea market hit $4.6 billion in 2023, and lemon is one of its fastest-growing flavors!
What’s New This Summer?
If there’s one thing we love in Alabama, it’s sweet tea! But not just any sweet tea… It’s gotta be ice cold and weighed down by about a gallon of sugar. We don’t play when it comes to our tea—and let’s be honest, most of that store-bought stuff just doesn’t cut it.
Except Milo’s. They get it. Always have.
- Lemon Sweet Tea – A vibrant spin on a classic, with just the right citrusy kick.
- Strawberry Lemonade – Bursting with fruit flavor, no caffeine, and kid-approved!
- Raspberry Lemonade – Tart, sweet, and clean—no added colors or preservatives.
You can find these new flavors at major retailers across Alabama and the Southeast, including Walmart, Piggly Wiggly, and Ingles. Or just visit Milo’s website to hunt them down faster than your cousin can drain a gallon jug at a family cookout.
Sip Local, Think Big
Whether you’re restocking the cooler, prepping for a pool party, or just escaping the heat with a front porch hang, Milo’s has you covered. It’s more than a drink—it’s a local legacy, bottled up and ready for whatever summer throws your way.
Find more to sip on this summer at www.guidetoalabama.com/food-drink!