Iced Tea Float
An Iced Tea Float is a refreshing beverage that combines chilled black tea with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, creating a creamy, frothy drink. Typically made with brewed tea, sweetener, and ice, it's a popular treat in many Western countries, especially the United States, often enjoyed during warm weather.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert drink is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the sugar in the tea and the ice cream, with minimal protein. A single serving (about 12 oz) can range from 200 to 300 calories, offering calcium from the ice cream and antioxidants from the tea.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 34 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 60 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a fun twist on the classic ice cream float, blending the comfort of tea with the indulgence of ice cream. Nutritionally, it provides a quick energy boost but is best enjoyed occasionally as a treat.
