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National Iced Tea Day is observed annually on June 10th. This day is set aside to celebrate one of summer’s favorite drinks. Whether it is sweetened or unsweetened, with or without lemon, it is loved by many and enjoyed by the glass full all summer long.
You can enjoy a tall glass of iced tea with a wedge of lemon, sweetened with sugar, or plain. Peach and raspberry iced teas are popular favorites, as are other flavors such as lime, passion fruit, strawberry, and cherry.
Iced tea is the second most popular beverage (water is #1), makes up about 85% of all tea consumed. It can be readily found in restaurants, convenience stores, vending machines, grocery stores and self-serve soda fountains.
Iced tea has been around at least since the late 1800’s, as both English and American cookbooks from that era include recipes for this cold drink. The popularity of refreshing iced tea drink grew rapidly after it was introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis.
Drinking tea is also good for your health. Some known or suspected health benefits include:
• Reduces the risk of heart disease
• Some cancers and tumors
• Reduces blood pressure
• Weight control
• Antibacterial and antiviral activity
• Stomach ailments
• Sore throats and colds (often flavored with honey)
How to celebrate?
• Brew and enjoy a glass of iced tea with friends
• Enjoy a drink during lunch at your favorite restaurant
• Experiment with different flavors
• Host an afternoon tea party, complete with crustless finger sandwiches, scones, and other mini-desserts
• Share on social media using #NationalIcedTeaDay
Planning a wedding?
• Include iced tea on the menu. Get creative, and offer flavorings for your guests to enjoy.
• Give individual packets of tea bags or small boxes of tea as favors, like these Personalized Tea Favors – Set of 30 (Wedding)
• Serve tea cocktails during your cocktail hour. Check out 19 Thirst-Quenching Tea Cocktails for inspiration
• Many cultures, such as Chinese, Russian, Moroccan, and Japanese, include a traditional tea ceremony into their wedding celebrations.
• Serve tea infused dishes or wedding cake.
Hearts, Joy, Love!
Jean
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