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!
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 in much of the U.S. have been cooler than normal – and you won’t get any complaints, at least, not from us. But there is plenty of iced tea weather ahead. Those days when you really need to take in the fluids, with iced tea being the main one. Officially, Summer lasts until… 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? Well, let me enlighten you. First, a bit about what the Dog Days of Summer are. Date-wise, these Dog Days occur mainly in the months of July and August here in the Northern Hemisphere. They are… Continue reading
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“Tea, Please…and Hold the Ice!”
Iced tea weather is upon us, but for some folks that ice poses a problem: dilution. As ice cubes melt in your glass on a hot day they can water down your tea, weakening it to the point where it’s barely more than water. That can cause many tea drinkers to say “Tea, please…and hold… Continue reading
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Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea from a Convenience Store?
I ran across a press release recently that announced that a certain well known convenience store chain was rolling out something called “fresh-brewed” iced tea in its stores. Which got me to wondering. I’ve seen this phrase used before and have never thought much about it, but just exactly what does fresh-brewed tea mean? I… 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 occurred to me recently that I’ve seen the type of tea that we drink chilled referred to as both “ice tea” and “iced tea.” It’s not something I ever paid close attention to and I’m pretty sure that the latter spelling is the more popular but I thought it merited looking into a little… Continue reading
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