Celebrate Pride & National Iced Tea Month - June 2023

So there are two schools of thought on the origin of iced tea. According to legend, it was first served at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, by a tea plantation owner named Richard Blechynden. He was trying to promote his tea, but the hot weather was making it difficult to attract customers. So, he decided to serve the tea over ice, and it became an instant hit.

The other belief suggests that iced tea was first created in the southern United States, where it was popularized as a refreshing drink during the hot summer months. That's the version we believe at Southern Roots Spice!! Regardless of its origins, iced tea has become a beloved beverage around the world, with many variations and flavors available.

The options are endless with herbal, black and green tea. We love blending well balanced tea combination where you can taste and enjoy all the essence in your cup.

Enjoy these cool summer iced tea recipes from the vast list of tea offerings we have for you at Southern Roots Spice.

I've created 3 awesome recipes from our top sellers-Drag(on) Queen, Earl Grey Moonlight and Double Ginger. This gives you an herbal, black and green option.

Dragon fruit tea is a unique and flavorful blend that can be enjoyed on its own or mixed with other ingredients to create a delicious tea recipe. Here is a recipe that you can try:

Dragon Queen and Mint Iced Tea Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 4 cups of water
- 4 tea bags of Drag(on) Queen tea
- 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- Ice cubes

Instructions:
1. Boil 4 cups of water in a pot.
2. Add 4 tea bags of dragon fruit tea to the pot and let it steep for 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the tea bags and add fresh mint leaves to the pot.
4. Let the tea cool down to room temperature.
5. Add honey and lemon juice to the tea and stir well.
6. Pour the tea into a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
7. Serve the tea over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

This recipe combines the fruity and floral flavors of Dragon Queen tea with the refreshing taste of mint, honey, and lemon. It's a perfect drink for a hot summer day or a relaxing evening. Enjoy!


Double Ginger is a green rooibos tea with ginger, pink peppercorns and marigold flowers. It is a unique and flavorful blend, but if you want to add more depth and complexity to the tea, you can try mixing it with other ingredients. Here is a recipe that you can try:

Double Ginger Tea with Citrus and Mint Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 4 cups of water
- 4 tea bags of Double Ginger tea
- 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of honey

Instructions:
1. Boil 4 cups of water in a pot.
2. Add 4 tea bags of Double Ginger tea to the pot and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.
3. Remove the tea bags and add fresh mint leaves to the pot.
4. Let the tea cool down to room temperature.
5. Add fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, and honey to the tea and stir well.
6. Pour the tea into a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
7. Serve the tea over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

This recipe combines the spicy and floral flavors of Double Ginger tea with the refreshing taste of citrus and mint. The addition of honey adds a touch of sweetness to the tea. It's a perfect drink for a hot summer day or a refreshing afternoon. Enjoy!