Tea for Two – or More
Iced tea: symbol of South Carolina hospitality
By Susan Fuller Slack, CCP
Photography by Jeff Amberg
In the movie "Steel Magnolias," Dolly Parton's character eloquently refers to iced tea as the "wine of the South." The reddish brew flows freely throughout South Carolina homes and restaurants and is considered a symbol of our southern hospitality. In fact, South Carolina-grown tea was adopted as the state's official hospitality beverage on April 10, 1995 ...
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Here are some tea brands recommended for iced tea.
• Luzianne Tea
This tea has broad appeal — not too strong or astringent.
www.luzianne.com• Lipton's Cold Brew
In a recent tea ranking among food professionals, this tea tastes best when the leaves are removed from the bag and brewed in hot water.
www.lipton.com• Tetley Premium Blend Iced Tea
It has a slight astringency that some prefer.
www.tetleyusa.elsstore.com• Finleaf Gallery's Nilgiri
This unblended single-estate tea has a bright color and fragrant infusion. It is excellent iced. It is named for the Blue Mountains in Southern India where it is grown. It is air-shipped to ensure seasonal freshness.
• Finleaf Gallery's Peach Apricot Tea
This heavenly combination of peaches and apricots can be served as iced tea or hot tea.
• Finleaf Gallery's House Blend
This is a black tea with spices. It is delicious and very popular.
(803) 254-8327
www.finleaf.com• Starbucks' Twinings English Breakfast
This is a popular loose leaf tea with a middle of the road flavor.
• John Harney
These handpicked organic full-leaf Chinese teas have quality flavors for fresh-brew iced tea. They come in Passionfruit, Peach, Green Tea, Raspberry and Bangkok flavors
• American Classic Tea
Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina
(803) 559-0383 or 1-800-443-5987
www.charlestonteagardens.com
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