The Tea FAQ

Iced Tea

One way of drinking tea that is very popular in North America is iced tea. Interestingly, styles of serving can be different from region as, for example a common way of serving iced tea in the southern states in the US is sweet tea whereas in northern states it is usually served unsweetened with sugar or simple syrup on the side to sweeten it. It is quite easy to make iced tea at home, however one popular method is called sun tea and is actually not a healthful way to make iced tea as the the environment is perfect for bacterial contamination. A warming jar of tea is is basically the same as a pond full of leaves, and warm water and the nutrients from the leaves are the perfect environment for bacteria to grow. Please visit our tea recipes section where we offer the perfect way to make iced tea safely.