Hot Tea (Small ) Price, Calories & Recipe (August 2026)

Nutritional Facts

Per serving · Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Total10kcal

Protein2g4%

Carbs0g0%

Fat0g0%

Nutrient	Amount	% DV
Calories	10kcal	1%
Total Fat	0g	0%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g	—
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrates	0g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Total Sugars	0g	0%
Added Sugars	0g	0%
Protein	2g	4%
Calcium	10mg	1%
Iron	0mg	0%
Potassium	55mg	1%
Caffeine	0mg	—

McDonald's Hot Tea (Small ) Complete Information

A McDonald's Hot Tea (Small) costs $1.89 and carries 10 calories, which makes it both the cheapest drink on the McCafe menu and the lightest hot drink McDonald's sells.

At $1.89 nothing else on the McCafe board comes close on price, including the $2.49 Coffee (Small). It is a strong black tea with floral and orange notes, and taken without milk or sugar it carries almost nothing at 10. Worth knowing alongside it: the iced tea versions carry considerably more caffeine than most people expect, with Sweet Tea (Small) No Ice at 95mg. For an evening drink this or the $2.84 Coffee Decaf are the two sensible options on the board. Pair it with a Baked Hot Apple Pie.

Health Insight

At 10 calories, this one is on the lighter side of the menu.

Lighter alternative: Iced Bold Blend Coffee Black (small) on the same menu comes in at 5 calories. See Iced Bold Blend Coffee Black (small)

What Is in a McDonald's Hot Tea (Small )?

2 ingredients, exactly as McDonald's lists them.

Water
Orange Pekoe And Pekoe Cut Black Tea.

Pairs Well Together

Perfect Combination

A Hot Tea (Small ) on its own is rarely the whole order, and Apple Slices rounds it out.

$1.89 Hot Tea (Small )

$1.35 Apple Slices

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Hot Tea (Small ) Questions

How much is hot tea at McDonald's?

A small Hot Tea is $1.89 at a typical US restaurant, the cheapest drink on the McCafe menu. That is a median from live restaurant listings.

How many calories in McDonald’s hot tea?

10 calories taken without milk or sugar, the lightest hot drink on the menu. Anything added at the counter changes that.

What tea does McDonald’s use?

A strong black tea with floral and orange notes. The complete published statement is on this page, and the same style of tea is brewed for the iced versions.

Is hot tea cheaper than coffee?

Yes, at $1.89 against $2.49 for a small coffee. It is the cheapest thing on the McCafe menu by a clear margin.

How much caffeine is in it?

Black tea caffeine, which is lower than coffee. For comparison, the iced sweet tea carries 95mg for a small and a small $3.29 iced coffee 85mg.