

Iced teas are a popular alternative to soft drinks. In a traditionally tea-drinking country such as Turkey, with its own tea and tea culture, iced tea became popular when Lipton introduced it in the 2000s. became the first producer in the world of bottled ice tea on an industrial scale. Ruedi Bärlocher and Martin Sprenger, two employees of the Swiss Bischofszell beverage company, had tried the famous American iced tea and first suggested to produce ready-made iced tea in bottles. Nestea, Lipton, Manhattan and Fuze Tea are the most popular brands, in addition to the South African brand BOS, which uses rooibos sourced locally from the Western Cape. Iced tea has become increasingly popular in South Africa and is now widely available in cafes and retail outlets countrywide. China's refrigerator-ownership increased from just 7% of urban families in 1977 to 95% in 2009. The introduction of limited capitalism and free-market reforms starting in 1978 made refrigeration available to the general population for the first time. Refrigerated tea was previously only available to those politically connected to the Communist Party. Cooled (but still warm) tea was popular throughout ancient times. Iced herbal teas are especially popular in the hot summers, where "yin"(陰)or cooling herbs are used to make tea such as chrysanthemum and kuding tea (苦丁茶). Common types of iced tea are black, green, and oolong (烏龍茶), as well as many herbal varieties. Many families make iced tea either by putting a large amount of ice in a small amount of strong hot tea or by putting hot tea in a fridge for some time. Many varieties of tea, including green tea, are available canned or bottled and are sold in stores. Iced tea is sometimes made by a particularly long steeping of tea leaves at a lower temperature (one hour in the sun versus five minutes at 80 to 100 ☌ (176 to 212 ☏), which is known as sun tea.Ĭultural variations China Īlthough it is not a traditional way to serve tea, iced tea gained widespread popularity in the late 1980s, even rural areas. While most iced teas get their flavor from tea leaves ( Camellia sinensis), herbal teas are sometimes served cold and referred to as iced tea. Iced tea is also a popular packaged drink that can be mixed with flavored syrup such as lemon, raspberry, lime, passion fruit, peach, orange, strawberry, and cherry. Though it is usually served in a glass with ice, it can refer to any tea that has been chilled or cooled. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.Iced tea (or ice tea) is a form of cold tea. We also love serving with a slice of lemon or a side of lemon juice. If you prefer less, just reduce the amount of sugar. If you prefer a sweeter tea, add a little more. You can adjust the amount to suit your taste. There is one cup of sugar in this recipe of Raspberry Iced Tea.

I also have a glass pitcher that I use when I’m making this at home for us or just a simple get together. Not only does it look great but it serves as ice cubes. One tip is to freeze a few extra raspberries and put them in the dispenser. I like to put a few extra raspberries on top to float around. Raspberry Iced Tea is really pretty in a beverage dispensers. It’s so light and refreshing and not heavy like some drinks. I love to keep a pitcher of this in the fridge during the week.

However, there is no need to wait for a special occasion to make this. This drink is so yummy for for parties, cookouts, bridal showers and more. I went to a bridesmaid luncheon once and they served this Raspberry Iced Tea with Quiche Lorraine and a spring mix green salad.
