Long Island Iced Tea Corp. Expands in Midwest Through

HICKSVILLE, NY--(Marketwired - Aug 23, 2016) - Long Island Iced Tea Corp. ( NASDAQ : LTEA ) (the "Company"), a growth-oriented company focused on the ready-to-drink ("RTD") tea segment in the beverage industry, today announced a new partnership to supply its beverages to Menards, Inc. ("Menards"), the third largest home improvement chain in the U.S. with more than 280 locations.

Philip Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, "We are committed to building our brand and our distribution in the Midwest, and our partnership with Menards is a major achievement in this effort. As the third largest home improvement store in the nation we believe their support further confirms our concept of quality ingredients at an affordable price, thereby making Long Island Iced Tea ^® an attractive partner across many geographies. We plan to continue our strategy to progress from distributors to regional chains to national chains to further expand our presence."

This is the Company's largest partnership to date in the Midwest, resulting in Long Island Iced Tea ^® now being available in over 280 Menards location in gallon bottles, with flavors including Lemon, Peach, Mango, Unsweetened, Southern Sweet Tea, & Green Tea & Honey.

Menards' strength and success can be seen in its well-stocked and maintained stores, the lowest prices in town, and the way guests are always treated like family in a local, hometown hardware store atmosphere. Dedicated to quality and service, Menards carries a complete selection of high-quality, name brand merchandise, tools, materials and supplies for all home improvement needs.

About Menards, Inc.

A family-owned company started in 1958, Menards is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and has more than 280 home improvement stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Today, Menards is known throughout the home improvement industry as the low price leader.

Most Menards stores also carry name brand appliances, pet products, lawn and garden supplies, and even groceries for a one-stop shopping experience. Not only does Menards offer quality products at low prices, it also provides a valuable resource for the entire community. Menards creates employment opportunities and economic growth while fulfilling the various home improvement needs of local homeowners, tenants, and business owners. For more information, visit Menards' website at www.menards.com .

About Long Island Iced Tea Corp.

Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Long Island Iced Tea Corp. operates in the ready-to-drink tea segment of the beverage industry. The Company has developed non-alcoholic, premium iced tea bottled beverages made with quality ingredients that are offered at an affordable price. The Company is currently organized around its flagship brand Long Island Iced Tea ^® , a premium, ready-to-drink iced tea sold primarily on the East Coast of the United States through a network of distributors. The Company's website is www.longislandicedtea.com .

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