Incorporate Iced Tea as Part of a Healthy LifestyleIced tea is a form of cold tea. It can be sweetened or unsweetened, flavored or unflavored. It can be prepared by steeping tea leaves in water, cooled and usually served with ice. This form of iced tea is very popular and can be consumed as part of a healthy balanced diet.

Like hot tea, iced tea when made with the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, offers up the same cup of tea – only chilled!

• Tea can help increase fluid intake, as it has desirable flavor, which is often preferred over water.1

• Drinking two to three cups of tea daily may help maintain normal, healthy heart function as part of a diet that is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines.

• Research suggests that drinking two to three cups per day of black or green tea helps maintain healthy blood vessel function.2, 3, 4

• Flavonoids are dietary compounds found in tea, wine, cocoa, fruit and vegetables. They contribute significantly to taste and color, and possibly help maintain certain normal, healthy body functions.

• A diet rich in flavonoids is generally associated with helping maintain normal, healthy heart function.

• Tea is the major contributor of flavonoids in the diet – 65.4 % of total flavonoids consumed by adults in the US are from tea.5, 6

There is a myth that caffeine, from various sources including tea, leads to dehydration due to its caffeine content. However, the level of caffeine in the amount of tea typically consumed has little or no diuretic effect.7, 8, 9 In fact, fluid in the iced tea contributes to hydration. A cup of tea typically contains half the caffeine found in a cup of brewed/filtered coffee.

A tall glass of iced tea on a hot day is not only refreshing but an excellent way for your clients to stay hydrated. Why not recommend this thirst-quenching drink?

1 Pour boiling water over tea bags and brew for 2 to 5 minutes based on prep instructions.

2 Remove bags. Sweeten to taste. Tip: try fresh lemon or orange slices.

3 Chill or add ice. Tip: For a hint of herb flavour, add a sprig of fresh mint, thyme or lemon verbena when brewing tea.

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1Garrow JS, James WPT. Human nutrition and dietetics, 9th edition. 1996. Ed Churchill Livingstone.2Duffy SJ, Keaney JF Jr, Holbrook M, et al. Short- and long-term black tea consumption reverses endothelial dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease. Circulation. 2001; 104(2):151-156.3Grassi D, Mulder TP, Draijer R, Desideri G, Molhuizen HO, Ferri C. Black tea consumption dose-dependently improves flow-mediated dilation in healthy males. J Hypertens. 2009;27(4):774-781.4Hodgson JM. Effects of tea and tea flavonoids on endothelial function and blood pressure: A brief review. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2006;33:838-841.

5Chun OK, Chung SJ, Song WO. Estimated dietary flavonoid intake and major food sources of U.S. adults. J Nutr; 2007;137:1244-1252.6Chun OK, Chung SJ, Song WO. Estimated intake of proanthocyanidin in the US population. Experimental Biology Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 20, 2009 [abstract]7Gardner EJ, Ruxton CH, Leeds AR. Black tea –helpful or harmful? A review of the evidence. Eur Clin Nutr;61:3-18.8Popkin BM, Armstrong LE, Bray GM, Caballero B, Frei B, Willet WC. A new proposed guidance system for beverage consumption in the United States. Am J Clin Nutr; 2006:83:529-542.9Maughan RJ, Griffin J. Caffeine ingestion and fluid balance: a review. J Hum Nutr Diet;(2003):16:411-420.

Iced Tea Recipes

Citrus-Thyme Iced Tea6 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Brew Time: 5 minutes

4 cups boiling water 2 Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags or 6 Lipton® Black Tea bags 1 tsp. fresh thyme 1 cup orange juice ¾ cup water 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. lime juice

Pour 4 cups boiling water over Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags and thyme. Brew 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and thyme.

Stir in remaining ingredients and chill until ready to serve. Serve in ice-filled glasses and sweeten as desired.

Nutrition Information per serving: 25 Calories, 0g Fat, 0g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 5mg Sodium, 6g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 4g Sugars, 0g Protein. %DV: 0% Vitamin A, 30% Vitamin C, 2% Calcium, 0% Iron

Basil Mojito Iced Tea6 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Brew Time: 5 minutes

4 cups water 2 Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags or 6 Lipton® Black Tea bags ¼ cup sugar 4 sprigs fresh basil leaves ¼ cup lime juice 2 cups chilled seltzer

Pour boiling water over Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags. Brew 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and squeeze; cool 20 minutes.

Add sugar and basil into 2-quart pitcher and thoroughly crush with wooden spoon. Stir in brewed tea and lime juice. Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir in seltzer. Pour into ice-filled glasses and sweeten as desired.

Nutrition Information per serving: 35 Calories, 0g Fat, 0g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 5mg Sodium, 9g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 9g Sugars, 0g Protein. %DV: 0% Vitamin A, 6% Vitamin C, 0% Calcium, 0% Iron

Mega Mint Iced Tea Citrus-Thyme Iced Tea Basil Mojito Iced Tea

Mega Mint Iced Tea6 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Brew Time: 5 minutes

Pour boiling water over Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags and mint. Brew 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and mint. Stir in ice water and chill until ready to serve. Serve in ice-filled glasses and sweeten as desired.

Nutrition Information per serving: 5 Calories, 0g Fat, 0g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 10mg Sodium, 1g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugars, 0g Protein. %DV: 4% Vitamin A, 2% Vitamin C, 2% Calcium, 2% Iron

4 cups water 2 Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags or 6 Lipton® Black Tea bags

1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves 2 cups ice water