Have a break, have a cuppa iced tea

In celebration of National Iced Tea Day, we encourage you to have a ‘chilled’ glass of iced tea with those close to you.

So who invented the idea of serving a hot drink with ice?

It was Richard Blechynden, an English tea plantation owner. Back in 1904, Richard had a stall at Saint. Louis World’s Fair in the United States and sold warm tea. Because it was a hot day and customers wanted a cooler drink, he poured some of his hot tea over ice and served it to his customers and they seemed to have enjoyed it. Since then, iced tea has been popularised.

Have a glass, and another, and another because tea is good for you and here is why:

1. It is rich in antioxidants

2. By adding a bit of honey, it can soothe a sore throat

3. It boosts mental alertness

4. Iced- tea prevents heart diseases

Although it might be a bit cold outside, you should never need an excuse not to have a glass of iced tea.

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