Sprite just made a wild internet trend real. In 2023, TikTok blew up with a fizzy hack: Dropping tea bags into Sprite. The original video has amassed 20 million views and 1.3 million likes. What started as a DIY drink turned into Sprite + Tea, a limited-edition flavor that launched on May 19, 2025.
Sprite + Tea mixes the classic lemon-lime pop with a crisp black tea finish. It is smooth, not weird. Coca-Cola’s research team tested tons of tea types to make sure it didn’t taste metallic or cheap. The result? A sharp, clean sip that still tastes like Sprite first, tea second.
The TikTok Trend That Led to This Limited Edition Flavor
It started with curiosity. TikTokers steeped tea bags in Sprite just to see what would happen. The videos were messy, fizzy, and oddly satisfying. Some called it genius. Others said it was gross. But that chaos got attention. Millions watched. Then millions tried it.
The News / The trend, which garnered nearly 20 million views, caught the attention of Coca-Cola, leading to this official release.
Coca-Cola noticed. Deep in their files, they had a 2019 intern project that pitched a tea-soda combo. That old idea met new internet fame, and the company moved fast. Suddenly, what was once a joke online became the future of soda experimentation.
The lemon-lime flavor hits first. Then the tea slides in, just enough to cool it down. It is not syrupy. Not too sweet. It is balanced, smooth, and kind of refreshing in a way DIY versions never were.
People who tried the TikTok version complained about weak flavor or weird bitterness. The official drink fixes that. Coca-Cola’s team made sure the tea flavor was real but chill. No aftertaste. No fake notes. Just a clean finish that doesn’t mess with the fizz.
How Does It Taste?
Early reactions are split. Some fans are calling it a game-changer. Others are side-eying the combo. “Sprite + tea = nasTEA,” one user posted. Still, the hype is real. The drink feels fresh. It is different, and it is not another fruit remix.
And that risk is paying off. TikTok users are still posting. Some love the taste. Some just love the vibe. Either way, Sprite is in the spotlight. Again. And that is the goal.
The Flavor Will Run Through October 2025
Sprite + Tea is only here for a short time. You can grab it in the U.S. and Canada through October 2025. It comes in 12-ounce cans and 20-ounce bottles. You get two options, regular or zero sugar. That is it. No refills once it is gone.
The campaign leans into culture, not tradition. Partnering with Eastside Golf, the message is that it is younger, cooler, and a little weird in the best way.
WCNC / Launched on May 19, 2025, as a limited-time offering (LTO) in the U.S. and Canada, available until October 2025.
It is part of a bigger push. Two more flavors are dropping later this year: Sprite Tropical Mix and Chill Strawberry Kiwi. But Sprite + Tea stands out. It crosses categories. It bends the rules. Plus, it dares to mix things that usually don’t go together.
And the timing is just as smart. It hits right as summer kicks in. When people want cold drinks that feel fresh but still familiar. Sprite + Tea delivers that. It surprises without being weird for the sake of being weird.
