10 Reasons Why Iced Tea is The Best

Tea can be served in different ways, but there is nothing more refreshing than a delicious iced tea. Learn the 10 reasons why.

It’s Saturday afternoon, you’re relaxing outdoors with your family, soaking in the cool crisp air. Apart from a pool to jump into the only thing that would make this day even better is a refreshing drink to sip on. 

WHAT IS ICED TEA?

Iced tea is any tea than has been chilled. Whether it be made by sitting in the refrigerator (like cold brew) or in a glass with ice cubes, iced tea will cool down its drinkers for a long time. Sugars, syrups, and fresh fruit can be added to the iced tea to give the tea an additional flavor. Common flavors include lemon, peach, raspberry, and mint. We recommend making your iced tea more easily, using our quality instant tea powder.

Iced tea is a popular drink around the world, but it is served differently in various cultures. Some prefer very sweet iced tea, whereas others prefer simple, cold tea. In some countries, iced tea is commonly flavored with citrus fruits and in others, ginger is the flavor of choice. 

10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD LOVE ICED TEA

1. It counts toward your daily fluids

Plain water is the classic choice, but it isn't the only drink that counts. The NHS says water, lower-fat milk and lower-sugar drinks, including tea and coffee, all count as part of your daily fluid intake. Iced tea is a flavorful way to get there.

After all, the main ingredient in homemade iced tea is water. Our quality instant tea is unsweetened with no artificial ingredients, so you decide how sweet your iced tea gets, at home or on-the-go.

2. It's made for slowing down

A tall glass of iced tea is the unofficial drink of porches, picnics and lazy weekend afternoons. Pour a glass, find some shade and give yourself a few minutes away from your to-do list. Whether you go with classic black, green or fruit-flavored tea, it turns an ordinary afternoon into a small break.

3. Keeps you caffeinated

Caffeine is a stimulant, and many people count on their daily cup to get through the day. Many types of tea are a natural source of caffeine. Iced tea is an easy way to get it in a cold, refreshing glass. Our quality instant tea contains about 30 mg of caffeine per 8 fl oz, a great amount for your chilled cup of iced tea.

4. Endless flavor combinations

Iced tea is a blank canvas. Start with black or green tea, then add lemon, peach, raspberry or fresh mint. Try a splash of fruit juice, a few muddled berries or slices of cucumber and citrus. Every pitcher can taste a little different, so it never gets boring.

5. Easy to make by the pitcher

Hosting a crowd? Iced tea scales up easily. Mix a big pitcher ahead of time, keep it in the fridge and pour over ice as guests arrive. With instant tea powder there are no tea bags to steep or squeeze, just stir and chill.

6. You control the sweetness

Many bottled iced teas come pre-sweetened. When you make your own, you decide: keep it unsweetened, add a touch of honey or simple syrup, or let fresh fruit do the work. A Southern-style sweet tea and a crisp unsweetened glass can both start from the same pitcher.

7. Perfect for on-the-go

Iced tea travels well. Fill a tumbler before a road trip, a hike or a day at the beach, or keep a pouch of instant tea at your desk and mix a glass whenever you want something cold.

8. Pairs with almost any meal

From barbecue and burgers to salads, tacos and sandwiches, iced tea goes with just about everything on the table. Its clean, slightly bitter taste balances salty and spicy foods, and a squeeze of lemon makes it even brighter.

9. A great base for mocktails

Iced tea mixes beautifully into alcohol-free drinks. Half iced tea and half lemonade makes the classic Arnold Palmer, and a splash of sparkling water, fruit purée or fresh herbs turns a plain glass into something worth serving at a party.

10. Great option for everyone in the family

Iced tea is the perfect drink for a family get-together that everyone will love. The adults will love how refreshing it is, the kids will love the delicious taste, and everyone will enjoy being cooled down from the heat. For those afternoon events, when all else goes wrong, you can always rely on iced tea to lift everyone’s spirits and bring them back to better moods. Try keeping your iced tea unsweetened or lightly sweetened with organic ingredients, such as honey or freshly cut fruits.  

 

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