Tea: House Wine of the South
I've been drinking Iced Tea since I was a small child and, yes, like all southerners, I drink it year round, not just when summer is searing, but when the snow flies, too. In the summertime, I keep a pitcher of sweetea in the fridge all the time.
In the South we call it Sweetea (Sweet Tea).
Nothing beats a frosty glass of home-brewed iced tea.
J
une is National Iced Tea Month--so popular is iced tea that the entire month of June has been set aside in celebration and recognition.
Celebrate with a Tall, Cool, Healthful Glass Every Day
My Top Lenses
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byThe Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar 2009
For the true tea lover
The Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar 2009 (Wall Calendars)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Healthy Iced Sweet Tea Recipe
(Southern Sweetea)
This is my healthy iced sweetea recipe. Would work for hot tea also if you leave out the ice.2 cups of filtered water or spring water
heat on medium in a stainless steel or glass pot
add 1/8 cup Organic maple syrup (365 from Whole Foods is good) grade B (unprocessed)
stir gently while heating to completely dissolve the syrup into the water
add 4 Tetley tea bags
cover and remove from heat
let sit 15 minutes or so
pour into tall heavy glass (never plastic) filled with ice cubes
This will be very strong, dilute to taste with filtered water
Add slice of lemon (squeeze into tea)
Enjoy with a good book outside under a tree!!
Let me know how you like this.
June is National Iced Tea Month! If you have a favorite iced tea, please leave a post in the guestbook at the bottom of this page and let us know what it is.
Tea & T'ai Chi
I am passionate about my exploration of both Tea and T'ai Chi. It is a joy for me to share this passion with you.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand bySouthern Sweet Tea
- Southern Sweet Tea Delight
- How to make Southern Sweet Tea
Is It Safe to Drink Iced Tea?
- Is It Safe to Drink Iced Tea?
- A report from the University of Colorado about the safety of drinking iced tea!
Items for Making Iced Tea
Vote for your favorite or add another!
Jarden 71132 120 OZ Watermelon Beverage Jug
Ball/Kerr Gallon Glass Sun Tea Jar, With Tapper. * more...1 point
Mr. Coffee TM3-2 3-Quart Ice Tea Maker
3 quart ice tea pot. Ready to serve in 10 minutes. more...0 points
Iced Tea Glass, 16 Oz., Sheer Rim, Safedge Rim & Foot, Cobalt, Premiere, (Top Diameter 3.25'', Botto
Iced Tea Glass, 16 oz., sheer rim, Safedge rim &am more...0 points
Hamilton Beach 40911 2-Quart Electric Iced Tea Maker
Make perfect iced tea and chill instantly with thi more...0 points
Mr. Coffee TM3-2 3-Quart Ice Tea Maker
3 quart ice tea pot. Ready to serve in 10 minutes. more...0 points
Mr. Coffee TP3-1 Replacement Iced Tea Pitcher
Replacement iced tea pitcher. Compatible with the more...0 points
Mr. Coffee TM1 2-Quart Iced Tea Maker
2-qt Iced Tea Maker Brew Into Pitcher Auto Off Fas more...0 points
Bodum Ceylon 102-Ounce Iced-Tea Maker and Water Infuser
This Ceylon Tea Pitcher is great for all occasions more...0 points
"Tea is the world's second most popular beverage, after water," says Thompson, and it has noted health benefits; its consumption has been linked to lower instances of cancer and strokes. Iced Tea should help readers pursue good health--and have a delicious time doing it. --Andy Boynton
Iced Tea
Iced Tea
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 12/30/2009)
Twitter About Iced Tea
-
- ArianaZOMG
- i am now home in my bed. with nick&norah and arizona icedtea<3
-
- justERod
- 1/2gallon of Swiss Icedtea, 4 bags of Hot Fries , a box of strawberry fruitRoll ups & a giant HersheyAlmondChoclate Bar All for BadGirlsClub
-
- cIL_sIc
- Platano Con Salami Campesino N IcedTea My food kinda looks better @SoNic_NwK dont U think? http://twitpic.com/vp1y3
-
- cIL_sIc
- Watchin the Movie KIDS N eating Platano Con Salami Campesino With cheese N IcedTea http://twitpic.com/vp1h6
-
- hellomeggan
- @auntiesunshine sounds like you need some "icedtea"! we all thought holmes was a great movie! can't wait for the next one!
Tea Roses Perpetual Calendar
Brighten Your Kitchen or office!
Pfaltzgraff Tea Rose Perpetual Calendar, Wooden
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Books about Iced Tea
Iced Tea
In Iced Tea, author Fred Thompson serves up 50 vibrant variations on "the house wine of the South," using black, green, and oolong teas ("considered by some to be the Lafite Rothschild of teas") as well as tisanes, which are teas made not from tea leaves but from flowers, herbs, and spices. Recipes range from Southern-Style Iced Tea--a basic formula of tea, water, and sugar--to Teatotaler's Sangria, which combines chilled green tea with peaches, oranges, and other fresh fruits. Other notable concoctions include the tropically tinged Bimini Island Iced Tea; Cha Yen, or Thai Iced Tea, which uses condensed and evaporated milk; and the classic Sweet Tea, whose main ingredient is sugar--and lots of it. ("A visitor to the South once said that it made his teeth hurt," writes the author.) There's also a section of mixed alcoholic drinks.
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 12/30/2009)
Making Your Own Gourmet Tea Drinks: Black Teas, Green Teas, Scented Teas, Herb Teas, Iced Teas, and More!
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
A Guide to Tea
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Keeping Up: Blue Blazers, Iced Tea, and Everything Else Worthwhile in Life
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea
A wonderful little book about the Art of Tea in London.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Thai Iced Tea
An exotic choice for a summer thirst quencher, Thai iced tea is as refreshing as it is unusual. It begins with aromatic Jasmine tea, plenty of sugar, and a liberal shot of light cream which, when poured in, turns the drink a distinctive orange color. This Southeast Asian specialty, though satisfying on its own -- the drink is almost over-whelmingly sweet but delightfully floral -- is the perfect complement to spicy Panang coconut curry or a stir-fry with prik pao, a roasted chili paste sauce.
- Recipes : Thai Iced Tea : Food Network
- Emeril Live: Episode: Gateway to Tailand - Thai red tea leaves are blended with star anise, cinnamon, and vanilla. The steeped tea then is flavored with sugar, and after being cooled is mixed with cream and often condensed milk for a refreshing creamy drink
Photo by Hacking
tearoom.ning.com
Meet others that love tea
Visit the Tea Room
Chat about tea & other stuff
Blog about tea & other stuff
Add your own photos
Add your favorite videos
Add your favorite music
Everything you always wanted to know about tea but were afraid to
Drinking Tea
Gifts For Iced Tea Lovers
Mix OOBA Hibiscus With Your Tea For A Special Treat
OOBA Hibiscus Original, 16 Ounce Bottle (Pack of 12)
Amazon Price: $23.08 (as of 12/30/2009)
More and more people are turning to tea as their primary hot beverage, and connoisseurs are discovering the wondrous range of flavors to be found in different varieties from around the globe-some of which command fantastic prices and are in great demand.
~~The Tea Companion
Making Sun Tea
Fill a clear glass jar or jug with water, the amount depending on how much tea you want to make. Select your tea - either bags or loose tea. Four tea bags or 4 tsp. tea will make 4 c. of sun tea.
Use a jar with a lid or cover with wax paper and secure with a rubber band. Place the jar outside in the sun. You don't have to set the jar of water with tea bags outside. You can put it near a window that gets the morning sun.
In an hour, check the tea's strength and color. If you used loose tea without a container, strain the tea.
If you leave tea bags in the water too long, the tea will be bitter. I prefer Luzianne Tea for Iced Tea. Lipton has a bit of a bitter taste and Tetley doesn't seem to have much taste. Sometimes I make sun tea with various herbal teas. You can put in a few sprigs of fresh mint as well.
Tea: 2009 Mini Day-to-Day Calendar
Brighten each day!
Tea: 2009 Mini Day-to-Day Calendar
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Catherine Douzel said, "Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage." Now tea aficionados can escape to fantastic locales each day with this calendar. Every full-color page contains tea imagery accompanied by a quote, fun fact, tip, or other interesting tidbit about tea.
Recipes For Tea
- teálity / a tea experience - Tea Sangria
- Yummy recipe for a fruity tea where tea is used rather than wine. According to Wikipedia Sangria (Spanish: sangría; Portuguese: sangria) is a wine punch typical of Spain and Portugal (the word means "bleeding" in both languages). It typically consists of
* red wine,
* chopped or sliced fruit (often orange, lemon, apple, and/or peach; occasionally kiwifruit or banana),
* a sweetener such as honey, sugar, or orange juice,
* a small amount of added brandy, triple sec, or other spirits,
* gaseosa (carbonated water).
Add These Books About Tea To Your Library
Vote for your favorite book or add another!
Iced Tea by Fred Thompson
Nothing beats a frosty glass of home-brewed iced t more...0 points
Making Your Own Gourmet Tea Drinks: Black Teas, Green Teas, Scented Teas, Herb Teas, Iced Teas, and More! by Mathew Tekulsky
Tea is becoming as popular as coffee. A newly foun more...0 points
Having Tea: Recipes & Table Settings by Tricia Foley, Catherine Calvert
What could be cozier on a blustery winter's day th more...0 points
Afternoon Teas: Recipes, History, Menus (Between Friends Cookbook) by Pam McKee, Lin Webber, Ann Krum
Because many are rediscovering afternoon tea as a more...0 points
The Story of Tea
A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
The Story of Tea was selected as a Finalist in the 2008 James Beard Foundation Book Awards. The James Beard Foundation Awards are the highest honors for food and beverage professionals working in America.
The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
Amazon Price: $21.45 (as of 12/30/2009)
Iced Tea Glasses
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
What others are saying about Tea
- Iced Tea - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community General ...
- I've been working on giving up soda but instead of drinking soda I've been having iced tea. Is Iced...
- How to Make the Best Ice Tea | Tea Effect
- Iced Tea is a fantastic drink for all seasons. It is kinda simple to prepare best iced tea at home w...
- Food: Sweet Iced Tea « Great American Things
- This isn't to say that unsweet tea is bad. People enjoy it around the world, and the Chinese have be...
- If there's iced tea in that bag, could be love - Migraines and ...
- I'm using Sony Vegas 9.0 for the first time for my new MSR video and I'm getting quite used to the m...
Featured Lenses For The Tea Lover
-
Tea House
-
I love to visit Tea Houses. I'll write about the Tea Houses I have visited, the ones I want to visit and share my photos. I hope you'll tell me about your experiences.
-
Green Tea for Health - Asia's Fountain of Youth
-
Green tea has been used in China for thousands of years for its health-preserving and revitalizing power. For years doctors have suspected that green tea possesses remarkable healing properties. The Japanese and Chinese have been drinking it for cen...
-
For Love of Tea
-
I have always loved my tea--hot or iced, morning, afternoon and evening, summer or winter. For many people tea is a popular drink to have with friends. In many countries around the world, tea drinking is an important social occasion. It is a time to...
Items for Your Tea Party
Mini Teapot Cookie Cutters, set of 6 assorted.
Great set of small tea related cookie cutters, per more...0 points
Four-Piece Afternoon Tea Creamware Set
Four-Piece Afternoon Tea Creamware Set - This beau more...0 points
Pebbles Flatware, Iced Teaspoon 1 Dozen per case, 12/BOX
Delicate ''pebble'' pattern around the edge of thi more...0 points
Libbey Gibraltar 17-Ounce Footed Iced Tea Glass, Box Of 12, Clear
Iced tea and lemonade simply taste better (or so i more...0 points
Iced Tea Glass, 16 Oz., Sheer Rim, Safedge Rim & Foot, Cobalt, Premiere, (Top Diameter 3.25'', Botto
Iced Tea Glass, 16 oz., sheer rim, Safedge rim &am more...0 points
Rosanna Olive Green Napoleon Iced Tea Spoons, Set of 4
Use these Rosanna Napoleon iced tea spoons the nex more...0 points
Libbey Carolina 7-Piece Iced Tea Set
There are so many beverages you might serve with t more...0 points
Cambro Colorware Tumbler, Iced Tea, 16 oz. Red, 24/CS
Colors provide matching or color coding. Stacking more...0 points
More Lenses For The Tea Lover
-
Eight Treasure Tea
-
Babaocha - Eight Treasures Tea - is a special blend of eight of the following dry ingredients: Chrysanthemums, Green Tea, Jujube, Chinese Wolfberries, Dragoneye fruit, Rock Sugar, Raisin, and Tremella, which results in a mildly sweet and visual...
-
Pu-erh Tea
-
This unique tea is only just starting to become known in the Western world (pronounced "POO-air") Other names for Pu-erh tea: Puerh, Puer, Pu er, Pu'er. Pu-erh teas are known in China as "medicinal teas" and have long been conside...
-
Jasmine Tea
-
Jasmine is a delicate, floral Chinese tea, traditionally served with meals. Jasmine tea is the oldest known scented tea; it had its origins in the Hunnan province of China during the Sung Dynasty, more than 700 years ago. Nowadays jasmine tea is prod...
-
Barley Tea
-
The Roast Barley Tea has been a popular refreshing tea drink in Japan for hundred of years. This barley tea is gently roasted to perfection in small batches and has unparallel taste and flavor. The nourishing tea is caffeine free. It also has a nutty...
Iced Tea Photos
Flickr
Iced tea for me
The laws of physics...
Hungarian Iced Tea
Tazo Iced Tea and Ju...
365.317 - Iced Tea
Iced Tea
Chai Latte at Chinat...
9.8.09
Argo Tea Iced Teas
Iced Blueberry White...
Anissa and Iced Tea
Sticky Fingers Trave...
Twitter Search for Iced Tea
-
- catlover84
- Ohmigosh! This lemon grass iced tea is soooo good. And expensive! lol
-
- swaggerbaby3
- @bbythg30_30boyz i bet yu want some of my iced tea ; huh huh huh ?? Haha
-
- imjudyvalda
- @charitorae are/did you enjoy me strawberry iced tea? haha.
-
- GreenTeaManiac
- Iced Tea - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community General ... http://bit.ly/7Ez17j
-
- C_Gafford
- Iced tea, oranges, and left overs are good writing foor. *grabs a chocolates bar sneakily*
Twitter Search for Tea
-
- swaggmoneygang
- @OMG_Its_YaYa yupp I was bein a freak lmao but I'm makin tea ;-)
-
- ireionUNTRICE
- @sunnybethebest AAHHH CALL ME BITCH! I GOT TEA..
-
- JBOOZE
- RT @LuCkii3CHaRMz @JBOOZE i wana sweet tea... nd sum kookies lmao <--that makes you sound madd sweet lol
-
- alliedinapoli
- @oliverphelps dude what kind of tea are you drinking? I am newly addicted and drinking some at 2 in the morning!
-
- loupeajeux
- Pearl snuffled my tea and Fifi kept pouncing on my toes. End of lie in for me - drawings to do! (But it's so grey outside :( )
lease consider rating this lens by clicking on the stars at the top.
What Are Your Tea Stories?
I Want to Hear From You
Thank you for visiting my lens -- please take a moment to rate it at the top of the page. If you appreciate this lens, please recommend it.
I want to hear from you. Please leave your thoughts and comments or just say hi!
> > >For the benefit for all readers, I will delete all unrelated links < < <
----===(*)===---
-
Reply
- TeaLady TeaLady Jul 1, 2009 @ 2:25 am
- I love hearing all your comments about tea. And it's great to see comments from other parts of the world.
-
Reply
- wyrm11268 wyrm11268 Jun 30, 2009 @ 2:34 am
- I am English so say no more! I love tea and drink it every day.
It did take me awhile to get used to iced tea but now I enjoy it just as much as hot tea.
-
Reply
- JenOfChicago JenOfChicago Jun 4, 2009 @ 1:02 pm
- Tis the season for iced tea! I can't wait to make sun tea this summer.
-
Reply
- norbridgeantiques norbridgeantiques Feb 10, 2009 @ 10:05 pm
- Excellent lens. This is a 5*
-
Reply
- kiwisoutback kiwisoutback Dec 31, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
- Great work! I drink Iced Tea year round, too, but I don't make it myself all that much. When I do, I use Black Tea which makes a pretty good iced tea. If it's hot, I have to drink it black with no sugar.
- Load More
More About Southern Food
-
Watermelon Recipes, Stories, History & More
-
"Whenever I want to feel really beautiful, I help myself to a glass of Daddy's watermelon wine." One lady to another in Destrehan, Louisiana My childhood memories of summer days are filled with thoughts of watermelons. Whether we...
-
Sweet Potato Pie Recipes & More
-
Is Sweet Potato part of your holiday meal planning? It should be! I love sweet potatos! One of my fovorite snacks is sweet potato pie. And it's so good for you! This lens is to share with you some recipes, stories and facts about sweet potatoes. Enjo...
Was This Lens Helpful?
Remember to Rate this Lens by clicking the stars at the top of this page.
Promote your business, hobbies & interests. Get paid to create lenses on your favorite subjects with Squidoo. The more lenses you create - the more you get paid.
Click Here To Make A Page!
New Table of Contents
- My Top Lenses
- The Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar 2009
- Healthy Iced Sweet Tea Recipe
- Tea & T'ai Chi
- Southern Sweet Tea
- Is It Safe to Drink Iced Tea?
- Items for Making Iced Tea
- Iced Tea
- Twitter About Iced Tea
- Tea Roses Perpetual Calendar
- Books about Iced Tea
- Thai Iced Tea
- Photo by Hacking
- tearoom.ning.com
- Drinking Tea
- Gifts For Iced Tea Lovers
- Mix OOBA Hibiscus With Your Tea For A Special Treat
- Making Sun Tea
- Tea: 2009 Mini Day-to-Day Calendar
- Recipes For Tea
- Add These Books About Tea To Your Library
- The Story of Tea
- Iced Tea Glasses
- What others are saying about Tea
- Featured Lenses For The Tea Lover
- Items for Your Tea Party
- More Lenses For The Tea Lover
- Iced Tea Photos
- Twitter Search for Iced Tea
- Twitter Search for Tea
- What Are Your Tea Stories?
- More About Southern Food
- Was This Lens Helpful?
by TeaLady
Greetings! Grab your glass and join me!
I love to travel, play T'ai Chi and drink Tea...and so much more!
I'm a full time networker with Send Out... (more)
Explore related pages
Everything About Tea- Tea is a beverage made by steeping (soaking in a liquid to absorb flavor) proces...
Tea House- I love to visit Tea Houses. I'll write about the Tea Houses I have visited, the...
How NOT To Make Sweet Tea- How NOT to make Sweet Tea: 1. 1 cup sugar in a small pot of water 2. boil wate...
- Tea House
- I love to visit Tea Houses. I'll write about the Tea Houses I have visited, the...
Green Tea for Health - Asia's Fountain of Youth- Green tea has been used in China for thousands of years for its health-preservin...
Jasmine Tea- Jasmine is a delicate, floral Chinese tea, traditionally served with meals. Jasm...
