People have been drinking iced tea for centuries, and in the US, they even created a special National Iced Tea day to celebrate this favorite drink. June 10 celebrates National Iced Tea Day, and a lot of countries have followed in the celebration as well. Here are five tea concoctions for you to make at home for National Iced Tea Day or just for a sweet treat from this hot hot weather:

TRIVIA: Adding ice in tea has been a practice in the United States since the 1870s during hot summers, and it was made famous in 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis when a tea plantation owner started giving out samples of his tea to fair visitors which included ice. It was a hot day at that time, so the drink was a hit among the fairgoers. The Prohibition, which ran from 1920 to 1933, also boosted the drink's popularity as Americans looked for alternative drinks from alcohol.  

1) Green Tea Spritz 

A nice afternoon or anytime drink, the Green Tea Spritz is a spiked green tea with freshness coming from the lemon and fragrance of kaffir and hint of ginger spiciness

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2) Four Berry Iced Tea

A refreshing replacement for high tea, this mocktail reminds us of afternoons in the country, watching the setting sun and relaxing with a good cup, or in this case, mug of cold tea.

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3) Lakan Lambanog infused with Paris Tea

Recipe by Bartender Cedric Cello

The aromatic scent of Paris tea greets the nose with notes of fruity black currant, vanilla and a hint of sweet caramel. The cocktail is sweet, fruity, and flows easy to the mouth. The fruity notes of the cocktail gives you the feeling of sipping a cup of tea during a sunny afternoon.

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4) Akashi Archivo

This highball-inspired drink is perfect for hot days spent roasting under the tropical sun or humid nights chilling with friends. Akashi Red Blended Whisky is excellent for mixing. The hint of sweet peach from the Creme du Peche balances the bitter tannins from the green tea, and the ginger ale lightens it up.

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