National Iced Tea Day
National Iced Tea Day is observed annually on June 10th.This day is set aside to celebrate one of summer’s favorite drinks.Whether it is sweetened or unsweetened, with or without lemon, it is loved by many and enjoyed by the glass full all summer long.
Iced tea can be found in many flavors including lemon, peach, raspberry, lime, passions fruit, strawberry and cherry.
An alternative to carbonated soft drinks and quite popular in the United States, iced tea makes up about 85% of all tea consumed.It can be readily found in restaurants, convenience stores, vending machines, grocery stores and self-serve soda fountains.
Recipes for iced tea have been found dating back to the 1870s.The Buckeye Cookbook, published in 1876 and Housekeeping in Old Virginia, published in 1877 both contain iced tea recipes.It is believed, however, that iced tea started to appear in the United States in the 1860′s and became widespread in the 1870s where it was found offered on hotel menus and was on sale at railroad stations.The popularity of refreshing iced tea drink grew rapidly after it was introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis.
Green tea has been suggested to be used for a variety of positive health benefits.
Reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease
Some forms of cancer
Oral health
Reduce blood pressure
Weight control
Antibacterial and antiviral activity
Protection from solar ultraviolet light
Anti-fibrotic properties
Neuroprotective power
HOW TO OBSERVE
Brew and enjoy a glass of iced tea with friends.Enjoy a drink during lunch at your favorite restaurant.Share on social media using #NationalIcedTeaDay.
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the origin of National Iced Tea Day.