"national iced tea day" news and stories

Happy National Iced Tea Day!

Served cold since the early 1800s, ice tea remains a popular favorite, particularly when served over ice on hot summer days. While the first American iced teas -- predecessors of the boozy Long Island iced tea -- were typically spiked with liquor (and appropriately called "punches"), today they're mostly flavored by a plethora of refreshing pairings. Peruse our recommended recipes below for some summery alternatives to the tired lemon iced tea:

• Thai Lemongrass and Ginger Iced Tea (pictured at left)
• Rooibois Iced Tea
• Black Cherry Green Iced Tea
• Mint and Lime Iced Tea
• Bourbon Mint Tea
• Thai Iced Tea
• Boston Iced Tea with Cranberry

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