Iced Tea

Guide Note

Iced Tea, a popular cold beverage made from chilled tea originated in the United States in the early 1900's.

Iced tea is made by brewing tea, then pouring it over ice or chilling it in a freezer or refrigerator. Depending on the brewer's preference, iced tea may be sweetened with honey or sugar, and flavored by the addition of citrus or other fruit juices.

Iced tea is now available in various forms: As a frozen concentrate, a powder that is mixed with water, a fountain drink, and commercially prepared by various companies for sale in cans or bottles.

Fast Facts

1. June 10th is National Iced Tea Day in the U.S.
2. Served sweetened in the South and unsweetened in the North
3. Lipton "Ice Tea" is a common carbonated beverage in Belgium
4. Long Island Iced Tea is a popular highball