There are hundreds, if not thousands of teas available. Many of them can be iced, but some make better iced teas than others. So out of all these teas, which ones are recommended? We've done the homework for you with over 20 years of experience serving iced teas in our popular tea cafes.
Flavoring tea is a process almost as old as tea itself, and originally flowers and other fragrant botanicals were layered in the tea which readily absorbed their aromas. Jasmine is a classic example. While botanicals, fruits and spices are still used, some blenders use additional flavors to achieve the desired taste.
In this guide, we'll teach you way the many different methods to brewing iced tea. So, grab your favorite tea leaves and some ice cubes as we get ready to savor the coolness, one sip at a time!
Hemp tea is a soothing herbal tea made from the leaves, flowers, and sometimes stems of industrial hemp, Cannabis sativa L. In the United States, hemp is legally defined as cannabis that contains 0.3% THC or less on a dry weight basis, which means it does not produce the “high” associated with marijuana. Many hemp teas are naturally caffeine free, and some blends are paired with traditional teas or functional herbs for flavor and wellness support.
When looking at many of our Whistling Kettle teas, you'll find that many of the teas list both "Lemon grass" and "lemon balm" as ingredients. While the names and flavors are close, there are key differences.
Purple tea, like all other tea originates from the Camellia Sinensis plant. The same plant that we get our familiar black and green tea from. The purple appearance of the tea is caused by a unique genetic mutation which produces anthocyanin, the same powerful antioxidant found in blueberries.
Earl grey teas are always in style, making frequent appearances in pop culture and restaurant menus. After learning its history, you’ll be ordering “earl grey, hot” to taste the magic for yourself.
We're constantly asked about the differences in caffeine content between coffee and black tea, so we thought we'd put together a brief primer. Learn how much caffeine you'll get in a cup of coffee compared to a cup of black tea, the effects of too much caffeine, and get some recommendations for higher-caffeine teas.
