Wednesday, 10 August 2016 12:22

Tea Time: Making Iced Tea By the Glass

You may think that you have to brew an entire pitcher of iced tea, but you can actually create unique flavors by the glass and create your own special recipes.
Is there anything better than a nice tall glass of fresh-brewed iced tea during the dog days of summer?

You may think that you have to brew an entire pitcher of iced tea, but you can actually inspire unique flavors by the glass and create your own special recipes.

Cindi Bigelow, third generation President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, has the following suggestions: take two tea bags (don't have to be the same flavor). Fill cup with boiling water. Steep for a few minutes. Pour over ice. 

Brewing by the glass provides for high levels of antioxidants because the tea hasn't had time to oxidize, unlike most teas that are brewed in large batches and "sit around." 

Cindi also shares information about the Bigelow Tea Community Challenge (BTCC) which is held each year at the end of September to raise money for a variety of charities.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 3
  • Audio File: naturally_savvy/1632ns3c.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Cindi Bigelow, CEO of Bigelow Tea
  • Guest Twitter Account: @bigelowtea
  • Guest Bio: Cindi-BigelowCindi Bigelow is the third generation President & CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, the U.S. market leader of specialty teas that produces over 1.6 billion tea bags annually. She holds a BS degree from Boston College, an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, and an Honorary Doctorate from University of New Haven. Social- and community-minded, she frequently makes appearances speaking to students and industry leaders, sharing insights on business ethics and career development, and has received numerous awards for her years of community service. Favorite pastimes include being with her children, skiing, tennis, yoga and drinking lots of tea.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: Yes
  • Host: Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH