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Iced Tea Chill In The Steamy City Of Brotherly Love
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The paper fans aren't cutting it (well, except for your finger), you don't have the cash for your AC bill, and you've been banned from getting near any of Philly's public fountains (who knew you couldn't take a dip?). I prefer to whip up a pitcher of some seriously fresh and chilly iced tea. So please put away the store bought cans and sugar powder (GROSS!) and learn how to make and serve some killer iced tea. Why not throw a Philly Chill Out Party and serve some iced tea to friends in need of something cool from a pitcher. I'll look the other way when you spike it.
#1 Get An Iced Tea Pitcher & Infuser In One
I don’t think I could part with this tea pitcher and infuser in one. Just drop some loose leaves in the infuser. Add water and brew. Remove the infuser, iced and serve. Hooray for the do-it-all pitcher!
Best of all, you get to watch the leaves paint your water! That is if you have the time and attention span to watch. I highly recommend you view the dance of the tea leaves in the infuser at least once!
Kitchen Kapers-Center City
213 South 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
Just South of Walnut Street.
Across from the Warwick Hotel
#3 Drop the Dixie Cup And Serve The Chilly Treat In Vintage Glasses
Snag these colorful glasses online from Philly’s Plaid Pony Vintage or take a walk over to Astro Vintage, a stellar shop stocked with handpicked housewares from Plaid Pony.
Astro Vintage Boutique
720 S 5th St Philadelphia, PA 19147
Karin Elizabeth Tyburczy keeps her colorful vintage boutique filled to the brim with fashionable goodies, including men’s and women’s apparel, shoes, accessories and housewares from every era.
located right off of 5th and South Street
Get The Icy Jewels at the AIA Bookstore & Design Center
AIA Bookstore and Design Center
1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
" The AIA Bookstore and Design Center is a recognized leader in architecture books, AIA Contract Documents, personal and executive gifts, and creative childrens’ toys. The bookstore is operated by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, one of the oldest Chapters of the AIA."
Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays, 12 to 5 p.m.
Brew It Right: Iced Tea Tip
You’ve gathered everything you need for your perfect iced tea chill out session. Now what?
Open up the tin or pouch of loose tea and add the amount that the label recommends…and then add a teaspoon more. Reason? The ice will eventually begin to melt a bit in the pitcher or glass, so that extra bit of tea will prevent a watered down taste.
Now, once you brew the tea (time based on whatever label instructs). Make sure to let the tea cool to room temperature before adding ice. Two reasons: 1. I find that if you shock it with ice when it’s hot it can get a tad bitter. 2. The ice does not instantly melt and you’ll continue to have a chilly treat.
Although, if you’re in a rush for a glass filled with something icy, then brew yourself a hot cup like you normally would. Then add it with some ice in a cocktail shaker and voila. No, it won’t be the perfect cup of iced tea, but it will cool you off in a tasty, icy way.
Where To Go For Iced Tea Making Goods In Philly
Brew. Ice. Serve. Tea Party!
Why not invite friends over for an iced tea party? Have everyone bring a fun glass to gift to someone else. Draw numbers on who gets to pick first. Once everyone is ready with a glass in hand, serve up your iced tea. Then sit back and relax, you’ve worked hard to bring everyone that seriously delicious and chilly brew.
Plus side—no dish washing. everyone gets to take their glass home!
#2 Bag The Bag And Pick Up Some Premium Loose Tea
Tbar
Tbar is my favorite tea spot in Philly. There I said it. I adore everything about this tea enthusiast’s paradise, from the amazing tea treats (tea cookes anyone?), comfy couches, book swap, loose tea to take home, bubble tea, tea blends, free wi-fi, etc!!
Although for the sake of this guide, you’ll need to head over to pick up some loose tea to ice. I recommend their Coconut Vanilla (Black tea, shredded coconut, and vanilla) and Moroccan Mint (Green tea with peppermint). But if you’re in the mood for something else, I recommend perusing their tea menu online or or in-store (yes, they have that much tea).
And if you’re new to the tea world or just indecisive, then ask one of the owners, Julia and Susan, to recommend something for your picky palette.
Tbar
117 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
The walls in this Rittenhouse tea haven are lined with an endless array of tea in tin canisters. But if you’re not in the mood to read (you just left Barnes and Nobles around the corner), then pick up their Iced Tea Sampler (Organic Korakundah Nilgiri [Black], Black with Mango [Black], Coconut Lime [Green], Strawberry/Orange/Peach Rooibos) hand picked by owner, Peggy.
Premium Steap
Premium Steap 111 S. 18th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19103
Pick up premium loose tea and tea accessories at this tea spot. Just be prepared to wait a bit as the store is usually filled with tea enthusiasts, and Peggy (the owner) likes to help one customer at a time.
#4 Snag Some Icy Bling To Keep Your Cup Chilled
#5 Pick Up Some Fresh Mint At Headhouse Square Farmer's Market
Add the mint to the tea while steeping and then remove from the pitcher before serving. If I’m brewing a pitcher for myself I’ll keep the mint in to let the refreshing herb continue to release it’s minty goodness. Although if you plan on serving the tea to the masses, I recommend you remove the mint since after brewing the herb can look like dirty, rain soaked leaves on the street. eww.
Headhouse Farmers' Market
2nd and lombard streets, philadelphia, pa
This is by FAVORITE farmer’s market in Philly!! From cheese, to fresh herbs, fruit veggies, bread, baked sweets, meat, chocolate, flowers, etc, etc…they truly have every bit of farm goodness to make your sustainable self jump for joy.
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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I made iced green tea the other day with lemon slices and fresh mint. DIVINE.
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