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