markjazzbassist Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I realized today that Iced Tea is a very common drink in America and realized it's just tea with ice and added sugar. Since the English love their tea i figured i'd ask how you lot regard Iced Tea. Is it an abomination? Is it popular in England? Is it "only for fat americans"? Your thoughts please. I don't drink the stuff, i've always thought it tasted bad and only tasted good when it had heaps of sugar added at which point i might as well drink a soda or lemonade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I don't drink it. I think it's horrific stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I have heard of it but don't think many drink it over here. A nice mug of steaming hot, sweet tea every time, along with a bacon butty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 my suspicions are confirmed then, i figured it wasn't popular over there since you guys drink the "real" stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Hate it. I was almost knocked off my feet when ordering tea in a Starbucks in Phoenix. Horrid stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 250 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Have had quite a few iced teas over the years, grandparents, Aunt and cousins lived (and some still do) in Texas.Famliy also in Washington state, though I think more iced tea was consumed in Texas. Last year brought back from Bellingham a pretty large quantity of 'crystal light' peach iced tea.Must admit it does need a 'flavor'. Texans tended to drink it in it's raw state, not for me. Last time in Washington state, got a few 'Yanks' into hot tea, they said it was pretty good. They think we drink it on the hour...........but they also think we wear bowler hats and carry umbrellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 We don't drink "iced tea" as in an ordinary cup of tea left to go cold, but some (my lad included) drink pre-made stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 We don't drink "iced tea" as in an ordinary cup of tea left to go cold, but some (my lad included) drink pre-made stuff... yep that's the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 yep that's the stuff. In which case yes we do drink it, widely available so obviously there's a market for it. Never tried it myself but then I don't drink hot tea either, used to have camomile tea occasionally which I liked but never been a fan of the traditional stuff; was always a coffee man but don't drink anything hot now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 In which case yes we do drink it, widely available so obviously there's a market for it. Never tried it myself but then I don't drink hot tea either, used to have camomile tea occasionally which I liked but never been a fan of the traditional stuff; was always a coffee man but don't drink anything hot now. the stuff people in the south drink is called "unsweet tea" which is just hot tea steeped, then poured over ice. it's bland and tastes like dirt, but people love it down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 the stuff people in the south drink is called "unsweet tea" which is just hot tea steeped, then poured over ice. it's bland and tastes like dirt, but people love it down here. Maybe I'm misunderstanding you, but most people in the South definitely drink sweet tea. I had a hard time finding sweet tea (the real home-brewed type) when I lived in WA state. And of course I love sweet tea, but I've spent most of my life in the South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Maybe I'm misunderstanding you, but most people in the South definitely drink sweet tea. I had a hard time finding sweet tea (the real home-brewed type) when I lived in WA state. And of course I love sweet tea, but I've spent most of my life in the South. yes, which is more popular, sweet tea or unsweet tea? most people i'm around who drink it drink unsweet. i didn't care for the sweet tea either though. not an "iced coffee" kinda guy neither really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 yes, which is more popular, sweet tea or unsweet tea? most people i'm around who drink it drink unsweet. i didn't care for the sweet tea either though. not an "iced coffee" kinda guy neither really.when I was out west it was unsweetened ice tea but Florida was cold tea syrup there was so much sugar! Both wrong and disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Used to drink long Island iced tea before going to the ritzy as a 20 year old. They used to sell it in the Louisiana exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 I drink Iced tea all the time, I have sit served with milk and hold the ice, boil the water too. MikeO and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 yes, which is more popular, sweet tea or unsweet tea? most people i'm around who drink it drink unsweet. i didn't care for the sweet tea either though. not an "iced coffee" kinda guy neither really. Definitely sweet tea -- I would say unsweet tea isn't very popular here at all -- though it may be different in New Orleans. It's a little bit different than the rest of the South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 yep that's the stuff. Not to keen on the one pictured (peach) but the original one is ok if it's a fairly hot day and its straight out of a fridge Give me a real tea strong no sugar preferably Yorkshire tea (traitor I know) any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 tried it, personally I thought it was vile. I prefer iced coffee, but why have a hot drink iced? there are lots of cold drinks around. (Always liked Dandelion and Burdock myself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 tried it, personally I thought it was vile. I prefer iced coffee, but why have a hot drink iced? there are lots of cold drinks around. (Always liked Dandelion and Burdock myself) Gods no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 All tea is shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Gods no! Philistine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Philistineits not that, it's just that my taste buds work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Can't stand iced tea. Only hot tea for me - mostly green or white but sometimes oolong or even puer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Can't stand iced tea. Only hot tea for me - mostly green or white but sometimes oolong or even puer.ive moved on to peppermint, fruit and cammomile as they apparently help promote sleep. So I'm now coffee all morning, no caffeine tea all afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 ive moved on to peppermint, fruit and cammomile as they apparently help promote sleep. So I'm now coffee all morning, no caffeine tea all afternoon Jasmine tea is flavoured real tea, but herbal teas are not. (I do enjoy the occasional mint tea myself, though.) At college in Wales many moons ago, friends from Fiji made us their local tea. It was fantastic! As I remember, it was made with hot milk and nutmeg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 its not that, it's just that my taste buds work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 its not that, it's just that my taste buds work Lucky bastard. rubecula, Matt and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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