If you like your sweet tea extra sweet, you’re probably a fan of the McDonald’s variety. This popular beverage sold by the fast food chain is known for its exceptionally sweet flavor—but once you learn just how much sugar it reportedly takes to reach that level, you may be start second-guessing your go-to drink order. One employee recently spilled the tea (pun intended) on TikTok, and the truth is pretty shocking.
@gia2bad Yes we use a whole bag sometimess 2 #fyp ♬ original sound – DJ Veinz
McDonald’s employee reveals sweet tea sugar content on TikTok
The video posted by user @gia2bad is short, but it’s enough to make our blood sugar spike just from watching it. In the clip, over which Gia wrote “If y’all were wondering why the sweet tea is so sweet at McDonald’s,” we see her pouring an entire 4-pound bag of white sugar into a bucket of tea.
“Yes we use a whole bag sometimes 2,” she captioned the TikTok. Holy moly!
Although all that sugar may be tasty, it’s important to remember that it can result in a number of health issues, so limiting your intake of McDonald’s sweet tea may be a good idea.
The video has amassed over 782k views and nearly 800 comments. While some people are pushing back against its claims, others are reinforcing it.
“I work here and we don’t do that,” one person commented.
“It’s definitely made that way I remember working at McDonald’s as a minor this is how it was made except the entire bag goes in,” another wrote.
It's likely that different stores have different methods for making their sweet tea. Regardless, it may not be worth the risk if you're watching your sugar intake. Experts recommend steering clear of sweet tea—especially store-bought versions—in general if you want to lose weight or just maintain a healthy diet.
You could try out some of these tasty low-sugar beverages instead. But, hey, if you like your tea that sweet, more power to you!
This isn't the only eye-opening fast food secret the internet has uncovered in recent years. From uncleanly procedures to shocking ingredients, there's a lot out there that could turn some people away. But what do you think? Are you willing to take the risk for some tasty food, or have you sworn off these meals and beverage? Let us know in the comments!
