Iced Tea Trivia

The perfect sweet tea recipe is a source of endless debate. Where was the first known sweet tea recipe published?

  • Charleston Receipts
  • Recipes for Polite Society
  • Housekeeping in Old Virginia
  • Virginia Debutante Drinks

Iced tea was first widely popularized at the World's Fair in St. Louis. What was the year?

  • 1904
  • 1899
  • 1909
  • 1916

Southerners say it's a sin when iced tea clouds (or "creams"). What causes this condition?

  • Condensed tannins
  • Sugar crystallization
  • Condensation
  • Upset pH balance

Thai iced tea is made with Thai tea leaves, sugar, and:

  • Half and half
  • Condensed milk
  • Starch
  • Evaporated milk

A national survey conducted by Cracker Barrel found that drinkers of unsweetened tea are considered twice as ____ as those who prefer sweet tea.

  • Smart
  • Calm
  • Dull
  • Sexy

What percentage of tea consumed in the U.S. is iced?

  • 65%
  • 75%
  • 85%
  • 95%

A drink made with half iced tea and half lemonade is called what?

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • Jack Nicklaus
  • Johnny Miller
  • Arnold Palmer

Traditionally, iced tea is served in a tall glass with a long spoon. Why is this?

  • Its first incarnation was alcoholic
  • It was considered more "ladylike"
  • It kept the ice evenly dispersed
  • They were less likely to sweat condensation

True or false: A homemade cup of iced tea contains more antioxidants than a serving of fruit or vegetables?

  • True
  • False

In 2003, a state representative tried to pass a house bill making it mandatory for all restaurants to serve sweet tea. Which state was he from?

  • Mississippi
  • Georgia
  • South Carolina
  • Alabama

Bubble tea is a Taiwanese creation that is sweeping the U.S. To what does the titular "bubble" refer?

  • Foam
  • Tapioca pearls
  • Ice
  • Drops of water

Boston iced tea is made with tea, sugar, and:

  • Mint leaves
  • Peach nectar
  • Lemon juice
  • Cranberry juice

True or false: The traditional Long Island Iced Tea recipe does not include tea

  • True
  • False

Which bottled tea brand is noted for their under-the-cap facts?

  • Tazo
  • Snapple
  • Arizona
  • Lipton

Which month is National Iced Tea Month?

  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
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