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Tea comes to U.S.
Francois Andre Michaux brings tea leaves to South Carolina. -
"Special" Teas
Green tea punches, which often include alcohol are introduced. One is called "Regent's Punch" for English Prince Regent George IV. -
First Sweet Tea
The first recipe for sweet iced tea appeared in the cookbook “Housekeeping in Old Virginia” by Marion Cabell Tyree. -
Black Tea
The first recipe using black tea leaves is printed in “Mrs. Lincoln’s
Boston Cook Book: What to Do and What Not to Do in Cooking.” -
World's Fair
The summer heat at the World’s Fair in St. Louis makes sales of iced tea soared. -
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WWI
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War Rations
Most green tea suppliers are cut off from the United States during
WWI, so, black tea leaves from India are sent in huge supply. -
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1930'2
Electric refrigeration becomes widespread, making sweet iced tea
more readily available. -
April Fool's!
Rep. John Noel presents legislation to the Georgia legislature requiring restaurants that offer iced tea to serve sweet tea. It is an April Fool’s joke.