Iced Tea
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It’s National Iced Tea Month!
Here we go again! We’re back in the summer months—and that means warmer weather and colder tea. Roughly 80 percent of Americans take their tea iced and sweetened, while in Britain, tea is still most often enjoyed hot. This difference likely comes down to both tradition and climate, as American summers tend to be much… Continue reading
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National Iced Tea Day June 10
Did you know that June is Iced Tea Month in the United States? While millions of people drink it all year long, it is widely celebrated during this early summer month on June 10th. It’s a good time, too, since iced tea is a very popular drink among Americans, especially in the summer months! About… Continue reading
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Your Guide to That Iced Tea Weather Ahead
Summer temperatures across much of the United States have been cooler than usual this year—and you won’t hear any complaints from us. Even so, there is still plenty of iced tea season ahead. Officially, summer lasts until September 23, but warm weather often lingers well into October and even November in many regions. And for… Continue reading
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Surviving the Dog Days with Tea
Summer is a relative concept—and it can influence how you enjoy your tea. Growing up in the Northeast, summer meant pools opening on Memorial Day, school letting out, and a stretch of hot weather through Labor Day. That included the “dog days” of summer—the hottest, most humid stretch of the year. Things are quite different… Continue reading
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The Dog Days of Tea
You’ve no doubt heard of the Dog Days of Summer. But what about the Dog Days of Tea? No? Then allow me to explain. First, a little background on the traditional Dog Days of Summer. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Dog Days generally occur during July and August, when temperatures are often at their highest… Continue reading
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“Tea, Please…and Hold the Ice!”
Iced tea season is officially here. But for some tea drinkers, there’s one persistent problem with serving tea over ice: dilution. As ice cubes melt on a hot summer day, they gradually water down the tea, weakening both its flavor and aroma. Eventually, that carefully brewed iced tea can begin tasting more like lightly flavored… Continue reading
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Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea from a Convenience Store?
I recently came across a press release announcing that a well-known convenience store chain was rolling out something called “fresh-brewed” iced tea. That got me wondering: what exactly does fresh-brewed tea mean? I’ve seen the phrase countless times and never paid it much attention, but my assumption has always been that fresh-brewed iced tea should… Continue reading
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7 Teas I’ve Tried Chilled
A while ago I experimented with a variety of teas served cold to see how they would perform. The results were uneven—ranging from “ugh, what is that?” to “where has this been all my life?” Here are a few worth noting if you’d like to try your own chilled tea tasting. Preparation notes: I don’t… Continue reading
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Historical Takes on Iced Tea
As I write this, we’re approaching the midpoint of summer—and if that’s not prime iced tea season, it’s hard to imagine what is. While it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly who first created iced tea, Americans have embraced it enthusiastically for generations. By many estimates, roughly 80 percent of tea consumed in the United States is… Continue reading
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Ice Tea or Iced Tea? – A Matter of Semantics
It recently occurred to me that the chilled beverage we all enjoy is referred to as both “ice tea” and “iced tea.” It’s not something I’ve paid much attention to over the years, though I suspect the latter spelling is more common. Still, it seemed worth a closer look. As with many questions these days,… Continue reading
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