As summer approaches, many people reach for a refreshing glass of iced tea to quench their thirst and cool down. But did you know that iced tea has a long and interesting history, as well as cultural significance in many parts of the world?
Iced tea originated in the United States in the early 19th century, when tea merchants began promoting cold tea as a refreshing summer drink. However, it wasn’t until the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis that iced tea really took off. Continue reading “The History and Cultural Significance of Iced Tea in the Summer Months”