One of the best ways to drink tea is when it is served up cold, iced, and sometimes infused with fruits. Iced tea was unveiled to the public in 1904 at the St. Louis World Fair, before that, tea was only consumed as a hot beverage. Since then, the popularity of iced tea quickly spread across the world and has been available in different variations. Here are 15 of the best iced tea brands currently available in the market.
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Nestea
Arguably one of the biggest producers and most popular international iced tea brands. They introduced and popularized the powdered iced tea and now offers a bottled version. Nestea offers flavors unique to the market preference of a specific country, so one may purchase a pack of Nestea Green Tea Matcha powdered iced tea in Japan or a bottle of Pêche flavored Nestea Iced Tea in France but not see it elsewhere.
Lipton
Lipton offered a more convenient way to consume tea in the UK, rather than boiling water, steeping tea and letting it cool down, they introduced a powdered version of tea that can be dissolved in water. Their classic powdered iced tea is made from black tea with lemon flavoring. The sweetened tea with the tanginess of the lemon is a refreshing drink during the warmer seasons. Also, Lipton also has a product line of ready-to-drink bottled iced tea made from different tea bases and flavors such as their Green Tea Apple Iced Tea.
Ito En
Walk up to any vendo-machine in Tokyo and chances are you would see a wide variety of Ito En bottled and canned teas. Ito En is the market leader in Japan for tea products and their signature Iced Green Tea is the number one selling bottled iced tea in the market. It is made from freshly sourced green tea leaves and does not have any sugar in it. A notable trait amongst Japanese iced tea brands is that it is commonly unsweetened and focuses instead on the full and clean flavors of the tea.
TWG Tea
One of the upscale brands of tea in the world, TWG was established in Singapore with the intent of being a luxury-focused experience to its customers, they recently released a product line named TWG Iced Tea to compete with iced tea brands. It offers 15 kinds of tea blends ranging from 1837 Black Tea, Grand Jasmine Tea, French Earl Grey, Red Chai, and many more.
Çaykur
In Turkey, just about every occasion is punctuated with tea, Çaykur is one of the most popular for hot and iced tea brands in Turkey whose slogan reads “Turkey is addicted to this tea”. Tiryaki Çayi, is their classic black tea but a variant gaining popularity for the international market is their Oralet, it is a fruit tea with tea leaves that are much smaller and broken down much like sprinkles used for ice cream and cakes; with flavors from orange, apple, lemon, and cherry it extracts a sweet red tea that barely needs any additional sweetener.
Damman Frères
Unless you specify that you prefer your iced tea plain or with lemon, you’d be served with iced tea that is peach flavored by default in cafés or restaurants in Paris. Damman Frères is the oldest tea institution in France, the company features one of the quintessential French iced tea brands, being their signature Thé Glacé Péche. A green tea base with peach flavor that is wrapped individually in bags holding loose tea leaves.
Lotte
Lotte has stakes in just about every niche of the market including hotels, themed parks, sports management, and food manufacturing. Lotte offers the Ceylon Tea Real Lemon Black Tea and is one of the largest ready-to-drink iced tea brands in its home market that is available in canned or bottled form. The black tea based iced tea has a distinct lemony flavor that has just the right amount of sweetness to it.
Twinings
Twinings is most known for its hot Earl Grey Teas, but if you fancy a cold drink from this company, try their Cold Brewed Iced Tea English Classic Unsweetened black tea served in a tea bag. The choices of iced tea also come in a multitude of flavors such as Mint Flavored Green Tea, Mixed Berries Flavored Black Tea, and Peach Flavored Black Tea. All of which are unsweetened and served in a tea bag that can be conveniently brewed in cold water.
Arizona Beverage Company
One of the top iced tea brands in America that is famously sold for less than a Dollar per can. Since 1992, Arizona has stuck to the same price that has been the pillar to its success, and has been said that a large can of Arizona even costs less than a bottle of water. The flavors offered are wide and varied, going from a Classic Southern Style Sweet Iced Tea to the best selling Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey.
Kirin
Kirin is one of the oldest beverage manufacturers in Japan, Kirin also produces one of the biggest bottled iced tea brands in Japan. Available in Refreshing Lemon Tea for the classic iced tea drinker, to the Rich Green Tea for the health-conscious crowd. But for those that enjoy an iced tea with a rich and creamy finish to it, Kirin’s iconic Afternoon Milk Tea is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of milk and sweetness ending with a slightly bitter tea aftertaste.
Kaya Tea
Moroccans have an almost ceremonious relationship with tea, what Kaya Tea has done is to challenge their traditional tea culture by launching the first and one-of-many iced tea brands in Morocco. Kaya Tea’s Pure Moroccan Fresh Mint Tea is available in canned form and is made from natural ingredients, it has all the elements of a traditional Moroccan styled tea with a boost of freshness from the cold mint drink.
Snapple
Snapple originally touted their drinks as healthy beverages and sold their merchandise primarily to health food stores. Since then, it has become one of the most popular iced tea brands in America and across the world. Snapple is traditionally served up in glass bottles with a metal cap that makes a distinct popping sound when you open it. Their choices of iced tea are extensive, ranging from classics like Lemon Tea and Green Tea to straight up fruity choices like Mango Tea, Peach Tea, and even Raspberry Tea so adults and kids alike are sure to enjoy it.
Tazo
The contribution of Tazo to the market of iced tea brands is ready-to-drink artisan teas. Tazo’s current line of iced teas are rather unique as it goes with the company’s intent on making specialty teas. They offer a range of bottled iced teas like the Berry Blossom White Tea, Organic Himalayan Black Tea, and Organic Golden Amber Tea. They also offer iced tea bags that you can make at home with the signature Iced Passion, which is a refreshing blend of hibiscus, orange peel, rose hips, and passion fruit.
Uni-President
Dominating the food and beverage industry in the Taiwanese market is Uni-President. Their iced tea brands catered primarily to conservative Asian tastes that lean on unsweetened flavors that focus on the clean, crisp notes of the tea blend. For those looking for a traditional Oolong Tea or Green Tea, you can easily get a bottle at a convenience store. They also offer the Premium Assam Milk Tea, for those who want a slightly sweet and creamy alternative to the traditional unsweetened iced tea variety. You can browse their drink products here!
San Pellegrino
San Pellegrino is most notable for its natural mineral water sold in those iconic green glass bottles. They have since diversified their product portfolio and have penetrated their way to the market of iced tea brands. If you find yourself walking down the streets of Rome on a hot summer’s day, quench your thirst with an authentic Italian iced tea, San Pellegrino’s Limone+Tea will surely hit the spot with organic ingredients like black tea and lemon juice.
The growth of iced tea brands has never waned and has seen immense success not only in the western culture but all across the world. The wide selection of iced tea brands offered a more convenient way for consumers to patronize tea. You can easily make your iced tea at home given the many choices out there, the fastest way is the powdered form, it’s easy to tweak the sweetness and the strength of flavor and can conveniently accommodate small or large servings.
There are also bottled iced tea brands with diverse flavors that you can buy everywhere and consume while on-the-go. For those who appreciate the traditional tea culture and frown upon instant tea, it would require more work to cool the hot, freshly steeped tea, but you’ll get the boldness of an authentic tea that you can naturally infuse with fruits and sweeten with honey. No matter what your preference is, we can all agree — the best way to beat the heat is with a cold and refreshing glass of iced tea.
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