Tea has existed since the dawn of time, but iced tea did not become popular in the United States until 1904. Visitors to the St. Louis World’s Fair in that year were greeted by extremely sweltering weather. Richard Blechynden, owner of a tea plantation and merchant, took advantage of the circumstance by selling chilled tea drinks (instead of hot tea) as a cold refreshment. The remainder is now past. National Iced Tea Day is celebrated on June 10 by filling our vessels with sweetened or unsweetened iced tea.
NATIONAL ICED TEA DAY PROGRAMMES
Consume it as Southerners do.
Take an hour out of your day to brew some sweet tea, a fixture of the Southern diet for at least a century. Place yourself on the front porch, in a rocking chair, and drink your icy concoction while reading “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Not possessing a veranda or rocking chair? A living room and sofa will suffice.
Host an iced tea soiree in the afternoon
Invite your acquaintances to a tea party. In addition to setting up an outdoor seating area, procure tall glasses and long stirring utensils, and prepare a homemade tea dessert. Yes, there is a confection designed specifically to pair with tea.
Brew a unique chilled tea
There are numerous methods for enjoying chilled tea. Find a recipe for iced tea that suites your tastes. For optimal results, plan ahead; the tastiest iced tea is steeped for eight hours overnight.
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WHY WE APPRECIATE NATIONAL ICED TEA DAY
It’s a tasty method to increase your antioxidant intake.
Tea has 800 to 1,000 percent more antioxidants than fruits and vegetables. Scientists are in agreement that tea is loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants. And it makes no difference whether you choose green, black, or oolong tea; they all originate from the same plant and contain the same amount of beneficial substances.
There are numerous methods to add flavour.
Iced tea is among the most adaptable beverages available. You’re sure to find an iced tea that suits your tastes, whether you like it with lots of sugar (in which case you’re presumably from the South), cucumber slices, coconut milk, lemon, cinnamon sticks, mango sorbet, or even a splash of rum.
It’s a healthier alternative to cola
If you’re trying to kick your soda habit or are simply searching for a healthier alternative to carbonated drinks, unsweetened iced tea is an excellent option. It is inherently low in calories, allowing you to consume less sugar and lose weight. But be careful! If you add sugar to your iced tea, you will thwart its purpose.
