Today is Iced Tea Day, a celebration that’s already been happening at my house daily since even before these cursed 3-digit temperature days started happening (i.e. about a month ago). Yes, I’ve even been replacing my irreplaceable breakfast coffee with super-chilled tea straight from il frigorifero. Gasp!
"Dark field iced tea" (photo by Flickr user Terence T.S. Tam)
I’m not a big iced tea snob, and usually just whip up the age-old traditional Lipton black tea on the stovetop, let it cool, and then ice it up along with some lemon and a hit of Splenda. Or grab one of those ubiquitous $1 Arizona cans if I’m out and about. But for those who are connoisseurs, here are a few secret stashes you may want to keep in mind when a craving strikes:
- Sweet Leaf Tea – Born ‘n’ raised here in Austin, available in a variety of flavors and sugar levels, and ready when you want your tea NOW! You can grab Sweet Leaf in glass containers or cans at a supermarket or convenience store near you, and they also make a mean lemonade.
- Zhi Tea - A premium organic tea company also based in Austin, Zhi has both hot and cold brewing directions on their website. Check the out if you’re looking for some top-shelf loose teas to mix up the ol’ Lipton routine.
- The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf – Originally from California, this chain has quite a foothold here in town with scores of locations dedicated to hot and cold teas, tea lattes, chais and more. Hit up their main site for the menu, which boasts daily specials for plenty of new adventures in both coffee and tea drinking.
- And if you’re looking for a Thai-style iced tea, definitely check out Triumph Cafe, where you can also sample Fearless Critic-approved Vietnamese food. SLURP!
Do you have a favorite go-to iced tea? Tell us how you’ll be celebrating Iced Tea Day!
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