National Iced Tea Day

National Iced Tea Day commemorates one of summer’s favorite drinks on June 10th every year.

Drinks are such an important part of modern culture that they are more than just a necessity for the body. We drink water to survive, we drink coffee to stay awake, we sip cocktails to feel refreshed and in the mood, and we drink soda to relax and blow off steam. Different drinks create different moods and give us new and unique experiences that play an important role in our lives, both socially and at home. So it's important to make sure you try as many different drinks as you can.

When it comes to quenching thirst and refreshing on a hot summer day, there's a lot to choose from. Many people will open a beer or a bottle of wine, but try to enjoy some beautiful iced tea. There are many things to keep in mind when trying this delicious drink. In fact, there's even a National Iced Tea Day, dedicated solely to discovering and enjoying all things iced tea; try to make sure you get the most thing as you can right now.

On a hot summer day, nothing can quench thirst and promote relaxation like a glass of ice-cold iced tea. While hot tea is delicious and certainly a great drink for most occasions, it's completely unsuitable for picnics and it only stays hot that long. Instead, there is a need to branch out into fresher and more flexible alternatives. Sweet tea is one of the most popular drinks in the Deep South, but that's just one example of the variety that can be iced tea.

History of National Iced Tea Day

Although recipes for Iced Tea have been around since the 1870s, it wasn't until 1904, that it exploded in popularity. This is in no small part due to the World's Fair and the heat of summer that ignited it. Iced tea is being served, and fair-goers drink it constantly, and almost never at all, it is served in tall glasses so famous for this purpose that they are called iced tea glasses. You know, a drink really came into its own when special tools were created for making it, and it wasn't just glasses, iced tea spoons and lemon forks that were developed to help with consumption. Drinks become easier and more satisfying.

Iced tea is usually made from the tea plant, but like hot teas, it can be made with anything, and herbal teas are often a popular choice for a cool drink. Imagine the parade of flavors available to you, a cool glass of mint tea stirred with a splash of lemon or if you're in India, you can also do like the locals and enjoy their tea with a little ginger. Is it our personal favorite, right? Peach iced tea, delightful.

National Iced Tea Day exists to pay homage to the delicious and popular beverage, and it's something many of us should be part of. This is a drink that is becoming increasingly popular and consumed by more and more consumers in the United States and abroad. This is why manufacturers continue to come up with different and interesting iced tea flavors that you can choose from in the future.

How to celebrate National Iced Tea Day

• Drink it like Southerners do

Set aside an hour a day to brew some sweet tea, which has been a staple of the Southern diet for a century or more. Park yourself on the front porch, rocking back and forth in the rocking chair, and sip your cold concoction while reading "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." No patio or rocking chair? A living room with a couch is so great.

• Organize afternoon iced tea party

Invite your friends for tea. Organize an outdoor seating area, grab your tall glasses and long stirring spoons, and as an added bonus, prepare a homemade tea dessert. That's right - there's a dessert made especially for tea.

• Make unique iced tea

There are many ways to enjoy a cup of iced tea. Find a unique iced tea recipe that suits your taste. For best results, plan ahead—the best iced teas are steeped overnight for eight hours.

Why we love National Iced Tea Day

• It's a delicious way to boost your antioxidants

Did you know that tea has more antioxidants than fruits and vegetables about 800% to 1,000%? Scientists agree that tea is full of antioxidants, which help fight disease. And it doesn't matter whether you choose green, black or oolong - all three come from the same plant and contain the same amount of goodness.

• There are a lot of different ways to use spices

Iced tea is considered as the most versatile drink. Whether you prefer yours with piles of sugar (in which case you're probably Southern), cucumber slices, coconut milk, lemon, cinnamon sticks, mango sorbet, or even a little rum, you're sure you will find an iced tea to suit your taste.

• It is a good choice to replace for soda

If you're trying to kick the soda habit or are just looking for a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks, unsweetened iced tea is a great option. It's naturally low in calories that help you lose weight and consume less sugar. However, watch out! If you load iced tea with sugar, you defeat the purpose.