7 Brew Sunset Black Tea

About This Drink

Sunset Black Tea

The 7 Brew Sunset Black Tea is a flavored iced tea built on freshly brewed black tea with three fruit syrups layered in - cherry, pineapple, and coconut - and it lands at just 80 calories and 20g of sugar in the popular Medium (24oz), with roughly 128mg of caffeine from the tea itself. A Large (32oz) runs $4.75 with 120 calories and 170mg of caffeine, while a Small (16oz) is $3.25 with only 40 calories. Because there is no dairy, no espresso, and no blending involved, it is one of the lightest and most allergen-friendly drinks on the entire 7 Brew menu.

7 Brew is a drive-thru-only coffee chain that started in Rogers, Arkansas, and while the brand is best known for the 7 Originals coffee lineup, the tea board is where regulars go when they want caffeine without cream. Sunset belongs to the flavored black tea family, which means the base is a straightforward brewed black tea - not a concentrate poured from a carton and not a powdered mix. The crew pours the tea over ice, adds the flavor syrups by pump count based on size, and shakes or stirs it so the syrups distribute instead of pooling at the bottom of the cup.

What makes Sunset distinctive is the coconut. Plenty of chains sell a cherry tea or a pineapple tea, but the coconut syrup is what turns this into something that actually earns the name - it rounds off the sharp edges of the cherry and gives the pineapple a creamy, sun-lotion-adjacent tropical warmth without adding a single gram of fat. The result reads like a virgin tropical punch with a tannic tea backbone underneath, which is exactly why it has become a go-to summer order for people who find fruit smoothies too heavy and plain iced tea too boring.

QUICK FACTS

Sunset Black Tea — Quick Facts

Drink Type Black Tea

Served

Hot Iced

Main Flavors See description below

Sweetness Medium-High

Coffee Strength None

Standard Dairy None (can add milk)

Caffeine Moderate - Black Tea (40-70mg)

Best For See first-timer guide below

Customizable

Yes

Nutritional Facts

7 Brew Sunset Black Tea Nutrition Facts

Per serving · Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Total 20 kcal

protein

0g 0%

Carbohydrates

5g 2%

fat

0g 0%

Nutrient Amount % DV

Calories

20 kcal

1%

Total Fat

0 g

0%

Saturated Fat

0 g

0%

Trans Fat

0 g

-

Cholesterol

0 mg

0%

Sodium

0 mg

0%

Total Carbohydrates

5 g

2%

Dietary Fiber

0 g

0%

Total Sugars

5 g

-

Protein

0 g

0%

Calories by Size

Kids

20 cal

Small

40 cal

Medium

80 cal

Large

120 cal

Quick Insights

Here's what your drink looks like in simple, everyday terms

Caffeine

≈ 0.6 cups of coffee

Sugar

≈ 1 teaspoons

Calories

1% of daily intake

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Dietary Info

Dietary & Health Tags

Information for Sunset Black Tea

Dairy-Free

Standard build contains zero dairy - no milk, cream, or ice cream mix. Skip whipped topping and half-and-half add-ons to keep it that way.

Vegan

Tea, fruit syrups, and ice only. Fully plant-based as ordered with no substitutions needed.

Nut-Free

No listed allergens in any size. Coconut is a syrup flavoring, and coconut is not classified as a tree nut allergen by the FDA, though coconut-sensitive guests should ask the crew to swap it out.

Gluten-Free

No gluten-containing ingredients. Brewed tea and flavor syrups are gluten-free, though 7 Brew is not a certified allergen-free facility.

Low Calorie

At 40 calories for a Small and 80 for a Medium, this is one of the lightest flavored drinks at 7 Brew - about one sixth the calories of a comparable size smoothie.

Keto Option

Not keto as-is at 20g net carbs for a Medium. Order all three syrups sugar-free to bring it to roughly 1-3g carbs.

Fat-Free

0g fat in all four sizes, including the hot version, since there is no dairy or cream component.

Contains Caffeine

53mg Kids up to 170mg Large from natural black tea. Not caffeine-free - choose a 7 Fizz soda or lemonade if you need 0mg.

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Est.$4.00

Medium

What's Inside

Coffee

Whole Milk

Ice

140

Calories

11g

Sugar

53mg

Caffeine

6g

Fat

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What Does the 7 Brew Sunset Black Tea Taste Like?

The first thing you notice is the aroma through the straw hole - sweet cherry and pineapple, with a faint coconut sunscreen note that instantly reads as vacation. The color is a deep amber-red, darker than a peach tea, closer to a strong sun tea with cherry juice stirred in.

The first sip leads with cherry. It is the bright, candied maraschino style of cherry rather than a tart Bing cherry, and it hits the front of the tongue fast. Pineapple arrives a half second later and adds acidity, which is what keeps this from tasting like cough syrup - it sharpens the cherry and gives the middle of the sip some real fruit tang. Coconut is the quiet closer. It never announces itself as coconut flakes or coconut water; it shows up as a soft, creamy roundness that smooths the finish and makes the drink taste richer than a zero-fat beverage has any right to taste.

Underneath all three syrups, the black tea holds its ground. There is a light tannic grip on the back of the palate - the same gentle dryness you get from a strong glass of unsweetened iced tea - and it cleans up the sweetness so the drink does not turn cloying by the bottom of the cup. Texture is thin, crisp, and refreshing, with no syrupy coating on the lips.

Served hot, the profile shifts noticeably: coconut becomes the dominant note, the pineapple mellows, and it drinks more like a tropical dessert tea.

INGREDIENTS

What's Actually in the 7 Brew Sunset Black Tea?

Brewed Black Tea Freshly steeped black tea poured over ice, providing all of the caffeine (53mg Kids up to 170mg Large) and the tannic backbone

Cherry Syrup Sweet candied-cherry flavoring, closer to maraschino than tart dark cherry - the loudest note in the first sip

Pineapple Syrup Adds the acidic tropical tang that balances the cherry and keeps the drink from tasting flat

Coconut Syrup Creamy rounding agent with zero fat, responsible for the smooth finish and the sunset-tropical identity

Ice Standard fill for the iced version; you can request light ice for more tea volume or extra ice for a slushier chill

Sugar-Free Syrup Option All three flavors can be swapped to sugar-free on request, dropping sugar from 20g to near zero on a Medium

Ingredients may vary by location. Always confirm with your barista.

Caffeine

Caffeine Content

kids

15mg

small

40mg

medium

55mg

large

70mg

Natural caffeine from black tea. Kids: 15mg, Small: 40mg, Medium: 55mg, Large: 70mg.

1 cup of coffee ≈ 95mg

First Time?

How to Order the Sunset Black Tea for the First Time

If this is your first Sunset, order a Medium (24oz, $4.00) iced at standard sweetness. That size gives you 80 calories, 20g of sugar, and about 128mg of caffeine, which is the sweet spot for judging whether the cherry-forward profile works for you without committing to a 32oz Large.

Here is the one thing to know going in: Sunset is a sweet drink, not a tea-forward one. The cherry syrup leads hard, and people who expect an unsweetened tea with a hint of fruit are usually surprised. If you generally order your iced tea unsweetened, ask for half-sweet on the first try - it drops a Medium to roughly 40 calories and 10g of sugar and lets the black tea tannins come through.

If you love it and want to make it your regular, the two most common upgrades from regulars are light ice on a Large (more actual tea for your $4.75) and dropping the cherry in favor of extra pineapple and coconut for a pina-colada-style version. And if you are caffeine sensitive, note that a Large carries 170mg - roughly the same as a strong cup of drip coffee - so keep it to the earlier half of the day.

Pro tip: Don't be afraid to ask your brewista for recommendations — they love helping first-timers!

ORDERING OPTIONS

Available Ways to Order

See how you can customize your Sunset Black Tea.

HOT

ICED

CHILLER

SUGAR FREE

DECAF

HALF CAF

EXTRA SHOT

ALT MILK

Healthier Choices Make Your Drink Lighter

Small tweaks you can ask for at the window — same flavor, fewer calories

1

Go Sugar-Free 2 cal

Same great taste, way less sugar

Ask for sugar-free syrup in any flavor

⚡

Add an Extra Shot 5 cal

More energy with barely any extra calories

Ask for an extra shot of espresso

Save 4% fewer cal

Before 54 cal

After ~52 cal

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Equivalent Drinks

Starbucks & Dutch Bros Equivalent

How to get a drink similar to the Sunset Black Tea at other coffee chains

Similar flavored espresso drink

How to Order

Order the closest equivalent and ask for matching syrups.

Key Difference

Moderate. The brewed black tea base and light body are very comparable, but Starbucks cannot replicate the cherry-pineapple-coconut trio, so the finished flavor is noticeably different.

Similar flavored drink

How to Order

Order the closest equivalent and ask for matching syrups.

Key Difference

High. Same brewed tea format, same syrup approach, and Dutch Bros stocks all three needed flavors. Expect a slightly sweeter result since their standard pump counts on flavored teas tend to run heavy.

7 Brew Large (32oz): $4.75 = about $0.15 per oz. Starbucks Venti Shaken Iced Black Tea (24oz): around $4.25 plus roughly $0.80 for two syrup pumps = about $5.05, or $0.21 per oz. You get 8oz more drink for about $0.30 less at 7 Brew.

Best Time to Enjoy

Sunset is at its best as a mid-morning to early-afternoon drink, roughly 9am to 2pm. With 128mg of caffeine in a Medium and 170mg in a Large, it delivers a meaningful lift, but the caffeine arrives through black tea rather than espresso, so most people describe the energy as steadier and less spiky than a double-shot latte. It also shines as a hot-weather afternoon reset. Because it is fat-free, dairy-free, and only 80 calories in a Medium, it does not sit heavy the way a blended smoothie or shake does after lunch, which makes it a smart pick if you want something sweet and cold without a 3pm sugar-crash-plus-dairy-slump combo.

Ordering Guide

How to Order

Follow these simple steps at your nearest 7 Brew drive-thru

1

Visit any 7 Brew drive-thru

Pull up to any 7 Brew location — no need to leave your car.

2

Ask for a Sunset Black Tea

Simply tell your brewista you'd like a Sunset Black Tea. They'll know exactly what it is.

3

Choose hot or iced

This drink is available both hot and iced — pick your preference.

4

Pick your size

Choose from Kids (10oz), Small (16oz), Medium (24oz), or Large (32oz).

5

Enjoy your drink

Your freshly made drink will be handed right to your car window.

Pro Tip: Download the 7 Brew app to save your order as a favorite and easily earn rewards with every visit.

For Parents

Is the Sunset Black Tea Suitable for Kids?

Not Recommended for Kids

Contains significant caffeine. Not suitable for children or adolescents per AAP guidelines.

Try Instead: Try a caffeine-free option instead: a Kids Vanilla Shake, any lemonade, or a 7 Fizz Soda are all 0mg caffeine and kid-friendly.

Customer Reviews

Reviews for Sunset Black Tea

4.0

3 reviews

Marissa Caldwell2 weeks ago

Sunset is my entire summer. I get a Large with light ice and it tastes like tropical punch that somehow only has 120 calories. I switched from getting a Blondie every morning and I do not even miss it - the caffeine is enough to get me going without the crash. The coconut is what makes it, do not let them skip it.

Dylan Fischer1 month ago

Really solid flavored tea and I love that it is dairy-free so my lactose intolerant wife and I can both order it. Only knock is that full sweet is a lot - the standard Medium at 20g of sugar tastes closer to fruit punch than tea to me. I now order it half-sweet and it is way more balanced. The tea itself is legitimately fresh brewed, not the syrupy bottled stuff.

Priya Ramanathan3 months ago

It is fine, just not for me. The cherry syrup tastes like maraschino cherries from a jar and it kind of steamrolls the pineapple. I ordered it a second time without the cherry and just pineapple and coconut and liked that a lot more. If you want an actual tea-forward drink, the plain black tea with a little peach is a better bet. Nothing wrong with the quality, just very candy sweet.

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Copycat Recipe

How to Make the Sunset Black Tea at Home

5 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz strong brewed black tea, chilled (2 standard black tea bags such as Lipton or Twinings English Breakfast steeped 4 minutes in 12 oz water)
0.75 oz (1.5 tbsp) Torani Cherry syrup
0.75 oz (1.5 tbsp) Torani Pineapple syrup
0.5 oz (1 tbsp) Monin Coconut syrup
2 cups ice cubes
Optional: 1 lime wedge, squeezed, to sharpen the pineapple

Instructions

1

Steep 2 black tea bags in 12 oz of just-off-boil water for exactly 4 minutes - longer than that and the tannins turn bitter against the fruit syrups. Remove bags and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.

2

Fill a 24oz cup or shaker with 2 cups of ice.

3

Add the cherry, pineapple, and coconut syrups directly over the ice so they do not sink into a syrup layer at the bottom.

4

Pour the chilled black tea over the syrups.

5

Cap and shake hard for 10 seconds, or stir vigorously for 20 seconds. Shaking is what gives the 7 Brew version its slightly aerated, crisp mouthfeel.

6

Taste and adjust: add another 0.25 oz coconut syrup for a creamier finish, or a squeeze of lime if the cherry is reading too candy-sweet.

7

For the sugar-free version, swap in Torani Sugar Free Cherry, Torani Sugar Free Coconut, and Monin Sugar Free Pineapple in the same measurements. Calories drop from roughly 80 to under 10.

Lighter Version

Use sugar-free syrups and skip whipped cream to save 100-150 calories.

DRINK GUIDE

Is This Drink Right For You?

Quick guide to help you decide if the Sunset Black Tea fits your taste and lifestyle

Best For

Afternoon Pick-Me-Up Watching Your Calories Low Sugar Lifestyle Hot Summer Days Cold Winter Mornings

Quick Verdict

Light, refreshing, and easy on the waistline.

Size Guide Find Your Perfect Size

Every 7 Brew drink comes in 4 sizes — here's how they compare so you can pick the right one

10oz

Kids 296 ml

16oz

Small 473 ml

Common Questions

How many calories are in a 7 Brew Sunset Black Tea?

The 7 Brew Sunset Black Tea has 20 calories in a Kids (10oz), 40 calories in a Small (16oz), 80 calories in a Medium (24oz), and 120 calories in a Large (32oz). Every single calorie comes from the cherry, pineapple, and coconut syrups since brewed black tea and ice contribute zero. There is no fat and no protein in any size. If you want it lower, ask for sugar-free versions of all three syrups to drop a Medium to under 10 calories, or order half-sweet to cut it to roughly 40 calories.

How much caffeine is in a 7 Brew Sunset Black Tea?

Caffeine comes entirely from the brewed black tea and scales with size: about 53mg in a Kids, 85mg in a Small, 128mg in a Medium, and 170mg in a Large. For context, a Large Sunset (170mg) has less caffeine than a Large latte with 4 espresso shots (240mg) and far less than a 7 Brew cold brew, which can exceed 300mg. Because tea caffeine releases alongside L-theanine, most people report a smoother, less jittery lift than an equivalent dose of espresso.

Is the 7 Brew Sunset Black Tea dairy-free and vegan?

Yes. As ordered standard, the Sunset Black Tea contains brewed black tea, cherry syrup, pineapple syrup, coconut syrup, and ice - no milk, no ice cream mix, and no allergens listed in any size. That makes it one of the few naturally vegan and dairy-free drinks on the 7 Brew menu, unlike the smoothies and shakes which are built on a dairy ice cream mix. Just avoid adding half-and-half or whipped topping, and if you want it creamy, ask for a splash of oat, almond, or coconut milk instead.

How much sugar is in a 7 Brew Sunset Black Tea, and can I make it sugar-free?

Sugar runs 5g in a Kids, 10g in a Small, 20g in a Medium, and 30g in a Large - all of it added sugar from the three flavor syrups. Yes, you can make it effectively sugar-free: ask for sugar-free cherry, pineapple, and coconut syrups, which brings a Medium down to roughly 1-2g of sugar and under 10 calories. Sugar-free availability can vary by location and by flavor, so if only one or two are available, combine sugar-free syrups with a half-sweet request on the rest.

Is the 7 Brew Sunset Black Tea keto friendly?

Not as ordered. A Medium contains 20g of net carbs and a Large contains 30g, which would consume most or all of a standard 20-25g daily keto carb budget. Ordered with all sugar-free syrups, however, it becomes one of the most keto-friendly items on the entire menu at roughly 1-3g of carbs and near zero calories, since the base is just brewed tea and ice. A sugar-free Large Sunset is a common order for people doing keto who still want 170mg of caffeine and something that tastes like fruit punch.

Sunset Black Tea — Quick Facts

7 Brew Sunset Black Tea Nutrition Facts

Dietary & Health Tags

Customize Your Drink

What Does the 7 Brew Sunset Black Tea Taste Like?

What's Actually in the 7 Brew Sunset Black Tea?

Caffeine Content

How to Order the Sunset Black Tea for the First Time

Available Ways to Order

Starbucks & Dutch Bros Equivalent

How to Order

Is the Sunset Black Tea Suitable for Kids?

Reviews for Sunset Black Tea

How to Make the Sunset Black Tea at Home

Is This Drink Right For You?

Common Questions

Community Reviews

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