Joy be I feel like the Holiday celebrated on June 10th National Iced Tea Day #NationalIcedTeaDay was created for me and my sister. We grew up on Iced Tea and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t have a glass or two or even three glasses of Sweet Tea and at times Unsweetened Tea but no, flavors at all. Charlie at times will drink Sweet Tea but he prefers Lemon in his Tea or Peach Tea and at times Raspberry Tea. As for David he doesn’t matter what flavor of Tea he has as long as its cold and that includes Teas created with Liquor. How about you. Do you like Tea? Sweet Tea or Unsweetened Tea?
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 is your choice. call) and as long as you celebrate National Iced Tea.
Ways to Celebrate National Iced Tea Day
- Take an hour out of your day to steep Sweet Tea, which has been a staple in Southerners’ diets for a century or more. If its pretty and you have a pork take your beverage to the front porch, then rock back and forth in your rocking chair, and sip your Ice Tea while reading “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” If it’s to hot to go outside or you don’t have a porch or a rocking chair? A living room and couch will do.
- Invite your friends over for Tea time and organize an outdoor seating area, get out your tall glasses and long stirring spoons, and as an added bonus, prepare a homemade Tea dessert and invite your friends and family over to hang out.
- There are many ways to enjoy Iced Tea and today is the day to look for a unique Iced Tea recipe that suits your tastes. For best results, plan ahead because the most delicious Iced Tea is steeped overnight for eight hours.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL ICED TEA DAY
- I have a question for you. Did you know Tea has between 800% and 1,000% more antioxidants than fruits and vegetables? Scientists unanimously agree that Tea is chock full of antioxidants, which help fight disease. And it doesn’t matter whether you choose green, black, or Oolong Tea because all three 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 in which case 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 an Iced Tea to suit your tastes.
- If you’re trying to kick a soda habit or just looking for a healthier alternative to carbonated beverages, unsweetened Iced Tea is a great choice. Tea is naturally low in calories helping you lose weight and consume less Sugar. Although, f you fil your iced Tea with Sugar, you’ll defeat the purpose.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
