Welcome to our series featuring Food Holidays: June 10th, 2022 is National Iced-Tea Month which you will always find not only sitting next to me but in my Ice Box. Especially Milo Sweet Tea which even Charlie and David will drink at time. Would you like a glass of Sweet Tea?
National Iced-Tea Day– #NationalIcedTeaDay
Facts about Iced Tea
- Did you know a cup of Black Tea has half as much Caffeine as a cup of Coffee.
- Everyone one knows drinking Milk may mean stronger bones, but did you know the same goes for a cup of Tea!
- In one day, an experienced Tea picker can collect around 70 pounds of Tea! Which is enough Tea to make 14000 cups!
- A large amount of caffeine is released from Tea after the first 30 seconds of brewing. Dumping this content out and pouring new hot Water is a neat trick for caffeine conscience Tea drinkers.
- There are four main types of Tea: White, Green, Oolong, and Black. But depending on the influence of culture, these four types of Tea can turn into thousands of varieties.
Tea has been around forever, but Iced Tea didn’t burst onto the scene and win over America’s hearts and minds until 1904. In that year, visitors to the St. Louis World’s Fair were greeted by exceedingly hot weather. Tea plantation owner and merchant Richard Blechynden, who was present at the fair, took advantage of the situation by selling chilled Tea drinks instead of Hot Tea as a cold refreshment. The rest is history. On June 10th, we fill our glasses with Iced Tea Sweetened or Unsweetened. It’s your choice which flavor of Tea and celebrate National Iced Tea Day.
NATIONAL ICED TEA DAY ACTIVITIES
- Take an hour out of your day to steep Sweet Tea, which has been a staple in Southerners’ diet for a Century or more. Gather in the living room on the couch and pour yourself a nice glass of Ice Tea.
- Invite your friends over for Tea time. Or you could organize an outdoor seating area, then get out glasses and long stirring spoons, and as an added bonus, prepare a homemade Tea Cakes.
- There are many ways to enjoy Iced Tea. Find a unique iced Tea recipe that suits your tastes. For best results, plan ahead the most delicious Iced Tea is steeped overnight for eight hours.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL ICED TEA DAY
- Did you know that Tea has between 800% and 1,000% more antioxidants than Fruits and Vegetables? Scientists unanimously agree that Iced Tea is chock full of antioxidants, which help fight disease. It doesn’t matter whether you choose Green Tea, Black Tea, or Oolong Tea. All three Teas come from the same plant and contain equal amounts of good stuff.
- Iced Tea is one of the most versatile beverages out there. Whether you prefer your Iced Tea with heaps of Sugar which means you’re probably from the South. Cucumber slices, Coconut Milk, Lemon, Cinnamon Sticks, Mango Sorbet, or even a splash of Rum, you’re sure to find Iced Tea you will enjoy.
- If you’re trying to kick a Soda habit. Or your looking for a healthier alternative to carbonated beverages, Unsweetened Iced Tea is a great choice. Iced Tea us naturally low in calories. Iced Tea can help you lose weight and consume less Sugar. But watch out! If you load your Iced Tea with Sugar, you’ll defeat the purpose of being healthy.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
