AriZona Iced Tea

AriZona Iced Tea is an iconic American beverage brand that rose to global fame through its unique 99-cent tallboy cans and vibrant artistic packaging. Founded in Woodbury, New York, in 1992, the brand was the brainchild of entrepreneurs Don Vultaggio and John Ferolito. They entered the ready-to-drink tea market to compete with established brands like Snapple, utilizing aggressive pricing and eye-catching designs rather than traditional advertising.

While the brand's name suggests a Southwestern origin to evoke a dry, heat-thirst quenching image, it remains a quintessential New York company. Manufacturing is primarily handled through a network of regional bottling plants across the United States to maintain the low price point, with additional production facilities in Canada and Europe to serve international customers.

Unlike many of its competitors which have been acquired by multinational conglomerates, AriZona remains a privately held, family-owned business. The Vultaggio family maintains full control over the company's operations, design, and strategic direction, ensuring that the brand remains independent as it moves toward 2026 and beyond.