Iced tea
Iced Tea
Iced tea (pronounced: /aɪst ti:/) is a form of cold tea. Though usually served in a glass with ice, it can refer to any tea that has been chilled or cooled. It may be sweetened with sugar, syrup and/or apple slices. Iced tea is also a popular packaged drink and can be mixed with flavored syrup, with multiple common flavors including lemon, raspberry, lime, passion fruit, peach, orange, strawberry, and cherry.
Etymology
The term "iced tea" originated from the simple method of serving "tea that has been iced". The first known printed recipes for iced tea date back to the 1870s.
Varieties
There are various types of iced tea available, some of which include:
- Sweet tea: This is a style of iced tea commonly consumed in the United States, particularly in the Southern states. Sweet tea is made by adding sugar to the hot water in which the tea is steeped.
- Lemon tea: This is a type of iced tea where lemon is added to black tea, along with sugar to taste. It is a popular variant in many parts of the world.
- Peach tea: This is a sweetened iced tea infused with peach flavor. It is a popular drink in the Southern United States and is a staple at many barbecues and picnics.
- Thai iced tea: This is a popular chilled drink from Thailand, made from strongly brewed black tea, often spiced with ingredients such as star anise, crushed tamarind, or cardamom.
Health Effects
Like all teas, iced tea can be a healthy drink choice, especially when no or little sugar is added. It contains antioxidants and compounds that can support heart health. However, consuming high amounts of sugar-sweetened iced tea can contribute to weight gain and other health problems.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iced tea
- Wikipedia's article - Iced tea
This MedicineGPT article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski