Iced Tea 101

5-15-2008 @11:14AM Becca said... You can't get it everywhere, but many grocery stores in the South now carry "Beacon" Ice Tea in several varieties. The Beacon is in Spartanburg, SC and known all over for it's famous iced tea amongst other things. While I'm not a fan of the lemon version which is their most popular I have yet to hear anyone else say they didn't just love it.
http://www.beacondrivein.com/icedtea.htm for a list of their tea flavors and where to purchase.
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5-15-2008 @1:48PM Joe said... Milo's Sweet Tea, based out of Birmingham, AL. If you can get your hands on it, you have to try it. Since they don't compromise in their brewing process, they are limited in how far their tea can be distributed - it has a legitimate experience date. This tea reminds me of what I drank during the days when I visited my great aunts in VA. If McDonald's received an "A" in your grading, Milo's would get an A++.
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5-15-2008 @11:26AM Christy said... Obviously homemade sweet tea is the best, especially my grandmothers. But when I'm out McAllister's Deli has awesome sweet tea. Try some if you have a McAllister's Deli in your city!
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5-15-2008 @11:34AM Debby Selecman said... Chik Filet has the best tea and is made fresh daily. You can buy it by the cup or the gallon. Their Lemonade is also good.
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5-15-2008 @11:30AM andty Schamisso said... I wish they had reviewed Inko's White Tea.

check out the taste test:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=trjGjlEUGIg

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5-15-2008 @11:34AM Debby said... Chik Filet is the best tea. It is made daily and can be purchased by the cup or gallon. Their Lemonade is is good as well and can be purchased the same way.
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5-15-2008 @11:45AM Coco said... I'm glad you had McDonald's tea on the list! It's my absolute favorite when I'm on the go.. but another favorite of mine didn't make the list and it is rather tasty too! You have to try RED DIAMOND sweet tea! SO good! They make 1 with sugar and another with splenda to make everyone happy :)
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5-15-2008 @11:49AM Cindi said... I have found the best Ice Tea in my area is made at McAllister's. They are like a deli and their sweet tea is to die for. I live in Springfield Missouri and there are several locations in this area. If you're ever in town check it out.
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5-15-2008 @12:01PM tallchic1 said... If you have a QT convenience store nearby their sweet tea is always fresh and good and cheap! And at some locations they even have a flavor dispenser that has flavors like peach and raspberry to put in it. Yummy!
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5-15-2008 @12:11PM Cheryl said... THE BEST SWEET TEA IS,OF COURSE,IN THE SOUTH. BUT FOR REGULAR ( NO FAVORS) SWEET TEA , THE BEST IS AT The Tomato Cafe & Tea Room in Havana, Florida. www.havanaflorida.com

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5-15-2008 @12:26PM stevenl said... 3 points from a North Carolinian who was suckled on Southern Sweet Tea!

#1 - When making it yourself use only Luzianne. I know you have other brands you like for hot tea but when it comes to Southern Sweet Tea the ony brand is Luzianne.

#2 - To the author of the texas tea tips. Texas tea is black gold (oil, that is) and it tastes as bad even with sweeteners. It is not southern tea by any stretch.

#3 - Bojangles is consistently the best iced tea you can get outside your own home (not counting grandma's or aunties)!


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5-15-2008 @12:23PM Jennie said... The 2 Best sweet teas I know of, is Lipton Extra Sweet tea (southern style) and for the drive-thru would definatly have to be Chic-fil-a's sweet tea hands down. Although I heard that the extra sweet lipton isnt sold everywhere in the U.S.!? I don't understand why if it isnt!? it's so yummy!!
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5-15-2008 @12:32PM Frank said... Like BARNYARDSALLY I also make my own tea and I've never had any complaints. Only folks asking how I make it. I buy tea and sugar in bulk and grow mint in my window sill.For what you pay for for 1 bottle or can of tea with God knows what's in it I can make 3 gallons. It's good, it's natural, and, because I don't have bottles or cans to deal with, it's GREEN........
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5-15-2008 @12:31PM andty Schamisso said... What about Inko's White teas? Not super sweet but..well... check out the white tea taste test here:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=trjGjlEUGIg
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5-15-2008 @12:33PM andty Schamisso said... sorry about the dup. new to this.
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5-15-2008 @1:00PM oltexasboy said... As far as bottled teas are concerned, the author totally missed the boat when s/he excluded Tradewinds Tea. There are unsweetened, sweetened, and Southern-style extra sweetened varieties, along with a very tasty honey-ginseng and other flavors. Some of the tastiest brew in the drink display.
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5-15-2008 @1:01PM jackie said... The best sweet tea is from McCallister's Deli. It is practically syrup it is so sweet!
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5-15-2008 @1:07PM Mark said... The AOL-McDonalds love affair is so obviously based on MONEY.

An "A" for it's tea and the greasy chicken on a biscuit!!!!!! Just call it advertising .... be honest about it!
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5-15-2008 @1:14PM cathy said... i really enjoy lipton pure leaf tea with lemon very good to me is the closest to real ice tea they also have sweeten and unsweeten but i think the one with lemon is the best
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