Iced tea facts for kids
Iced tea is a cool, refreshing drink made from tea. It's usually served in a glass with ice. You can make iced tea from almost any type of tea. Just brew your favorite tea, then let it get cold. You can also buy it already made in bottles or cans.
To make iced tea at home, it's best to let the hot tea cool down before putting it in the fridge. This helps stop it from looking cloudy. If you pour warm tea over ice, it chills quickly.
Iced tea can be sweet or unsweetened. If you like it sweet, it's easier to add sugar when the tea is warm. This helps the sugar dissolve completely. Many pre-made iced teas come in fun fruit flavors. Lemon, peach, raspberry, lime, and cherry are some popular choices.
History of Iced Tea
People have been drinking cold tea for a long time. Before the mid-1800s, cold tea was often called "tea punch." It became very popular at the 1904 Saint Louis World's Fair. This event helped make iced tea a favorite drink for many people.
Images for kids
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Iced tea with lemon
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Iced tea as served with Indonesian food
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A lemon-flavored iced tea in Manila
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A glass of Thai tea
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A bottle of Nestea
See also
In Spanish: Té helado para niños
