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Iced tea became popular after the 1904 World\u2019s Fair in Saint Louis, USA, after an employee (Richard Blechynden) became concerned because people were refusing to drink tea due to the heat and were asking for cold refreshments. That\u2019s when he got the idea that guests might like it if he added ice to the tea. The guests were delighted and from then on, this drink was called \u201ciced tea\u201d.<\/p>\n\n

Homemade iced tea is an extremely healthy drink for children, but also for adults and an excellent substitute for artificial fruit juices (it contains no preservatives, artificial colors or additives, and you can determine the amount of added sugar yourself).<\/p>\n\n

Iced tea is the perfect drink on warm summer days. Not only does it refresh, but it can also reduce the risk of Alzheimer\u2019s and diabetes, as well as maintain tooth and gum health and bone strength.<\/p>\n\n

5 rules for the perfect homemade iced tea<\/h2>\n\n

Use fresh tea<\/h4>\n\n

Tea is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, which are most potent when the tea is fresh. Look for fresh tea in specialty stores or at the market, as the oils that give tea its flavor are lost over time. If you only want to consume tea in bags, look for pyramid-shaped bags, as they provide more space for the tea and its flavor to develop. If you can, use brands that specify exactly where the tea comes from.<\/p>\n\n

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Use distilled or filtered water<\/h4>\n\n

Tea should not be made with carbonated mineral water. Too many minerals from mineral water in contact with tea leaf ingredients can create a not-so-pleasant taste. Non-carbonated water, on the other hand, makes excellent tea.<\/p>\n\n

Pay attention to temperature<\/h4>\n\n

To make black and darker teas, water should be boiled. But for green, white and lighter teas, the water should be colder: 75-80 degrees Celsius. If you prepare tea with boiling water, which actually needs colder water, the tea can have an unpleasant bitter taste.<\/p>\n\n

Use enough tea<\/h4>\n\n

For one cup of tea you need one and a half to two teaspoons of tea with large leaves or flowers, such as chamomile tea. If you are making tea from thick and compact leaves, like most black teas, use one teaspoon. If you want to make iced tea and don\u2019t have time to wait for it to cool, make it double strength to avoid dilution with ice cubes. Or chill it to room temperature and then put it in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n

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Let the tea steep long enough, but also not too long<\/h4>\n\n

If you let the tea steep too long, your drink may be dominated by tannins and other bitter ingredients. Black tea and darker teas should stand for 3-5 minutes, whereas 2-3 minutes is enough for green, white, and lighter teas. Herbal blends have little tannin, so they have less risk of standing too long.<\/p>\n\n

When you buy industrial iced tea, it seems like everything is in it but tea and healthy ingredients. That\u2019s why BesserMe is here to cool you down with new, healthy and easy recipes for iced tea.<\/p>\n\n

Iced tea with orange and ginger<\/h2>\n\n
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Ingredients:<\/h4>\n\n