The Whistling Kettle, an independent specialty loose leaf tea-centric restaurant and retailer, is experiencing a summer ecommerce sales boom in Iced Teas due to some unlikely allies: record-breaking heat, global warming, recent revelations about manufactured sweeteners in prepackaged teas, and the steady rise in online shopping.

New summer fruit and classic Southern-style iced teas, an easy-to-use iced tea brewer, and new BPA-free insulated travel tumbler are cooling Americans from the searing Southwest to unusually hot Northeast. The message is clear: the 2023 summer’s drink of choice is all-natural iced tea.

We’ve included some recipes for traditional summer cocktails – such as Sparkling Sweet Tea -- made from The Whistling Kettle Teas to spice up that summer Barbeque!

The New Summer 2023 Passion! Purple Papayaberry

An instant hit this hot summer season; Purple Papayaberry has been defying all expectations. Sweetness from the papayaberry combines with a hint of tart hibiscus for a delightful flavor, complemented by apple, rosehips, and orange. It’s also naturally caffeine free, so you can enjoy a glass any time. Ingredients: Hibiscus, butterfly pea flower, apple pieces, rose hips, orange, papaya flavor, blueberries, strawberries & natural blackberry flavor. Brewing Temperature: 212° F. Brewing Time (in Conflicted Brewer): 5-7 minutes. Serving Size (in Conflicted Brewer): 4 tbsp makes 46 fl. oz. iced tea. Flavor profile: Fruity. Pricing: 4oz: $16.00, 8oz: $30.00, 16oz: $48.00. 

Twist on the Old Favorite! Kettle Iced Tea Blend

Blended to evoke a classic Southern-style iced tea, Kettle Iced Tea Blend from The Whistling Kettle is a robust and versatile blend that works great for tea and is exceptional when combined with lemonade to make the classic Arnold Palmer. Ingredients: Organic Black Tea. Brewing Temperature: 212° F. Brewing Time (in Conflicted Brewer): 4-5 minutes. Serving Size (in Conflicted Brewer): 3 tbsp makes 46 fl. oz. iced tea. Flavor profile: Full-bodied black tea. Pricing: 4 oz: $14.00, 8 oz: $23.00, 16 oz: $36.00 

Experience the Divine! Strawberry Guava

Great hot, even better iced, Strawberry Guava bursts with the flavor of fresh summer strawberries and tropical guava. Naturally caffeine free, it can be enjoyed any time of day and its combination of sweetness and tartness will brighten your day. Ingredients: Pineapple Cubes (pineapple, sugar), Hibiscus Blossoms, Apple Pieces, Rose Hip Peel, Guava Flakes, Pineapple Flakes, Flavoring, Freeze-dried Guava Crisps (guava puree, concentrated apple puree, concentrated apple juice), Freeze-dried Strawberry Pieces, Freeze-dried Strawberry Slices. Brewing Temperature: 212° F. Brewing Time (in Conflicted Brewer): 10-12 minutes. Serving Size (in Conflicted Brewer): 5 tbsp makes 46 fl. oz. iced tea. Flavor profile: Fruity. Product Link. Pricing: 4oz: $19.00, 8oz: $35.00, 16oz: $58.00.

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Summer Goodness! Vineyard Peach Strawberry An absolute summer favorite, the Vineyard Peach Strawberry tea combines two classic summer flavors with the refreshing bite of black tea. Full of caffeine, this tea will help your stomach settle after eating that half pound burger while the flavors of strawberry and peach dance on your tongue and bring you back to a simpler place while you forget your worries and just think about enjoying the here and now. Have a love of peaches and strawberries? Check out our video showcase on this tasty black tea blend here. Ingredients: Black Tea, Flavoring, Freeze-dried Peach Pieces (peach, sugar), Freeze-dried Strawberry Pieces, Safflower. Brewing Temperature: 212° F. Brewing Time (in Conflicted Brewer): 4-5 minutes. Serving Size (in Conflicted Brewer): 3 tbsp makes 46 fl. oz. iced tea. Flavor profile: Fruity Product Link. Pricing: 4oz: $18.00, 8oz: $33.00. 16oz: $54.00. For tea and barbeque pairings check out the Whistling Kettle Blog. Check out the most popular brands or go online to www.thewhistlingkettle.com for more information.

The Conflicted Brewer

The Whistling Kettle’s Conflicted Brewer takes the guesswork out of making refreshing iced teas at home. Perfect for hot or cold brews, the Conflicted Brewer, named as a nod to this dual temperature capability, features the easy instructions on the brewer itself. The stainless-steel infuser is extra-large at 46-fluid ounces (approx. 1.5 quarts or 6 cups), allowing even bulky teas with enough for a group or to save in the fridge.  Price: $40.00.

The Diamond Tumbler

The Whistling Kettle’s BPA-free, slip-resistant Diamond Studded Tumbler holds 24 fluid ounces, is available in 3 colors with a reusable straw. Insulated for iced tea. Dishwasher safe. Product Link. https://www.thewhistlingkettle.com/products/diamond-studded-tumbler Price: $20.00.

About The Whistling Kettle, Est. 2004 (https://www.thewhistlingkettle.com/)

Troy, NY proprietors Kevin and Meahgan Borowsky debuted the Whistling Kettle luxe loose leaf tea brand twenty years ago, saying farewell to high profile NYC careers. Their entrepreneurial growth story reverses the convention of the bricks and mortar leading to an online store: the duo popularized their distinct tea brand with such success that it supported their first tea focused restaurant in NY’s destination village of Ballston Spa, just south of Saratoga Springs. Three tea centric cafes located in Ballston Spa, Troy and Schenectady offer a modern interpretation of the traditional afternoon tea with a retail selection including a ‘Great Wall of tea’ with over 100 varieties. 2023 sees the opening of a new tea bar and retail shop located at their headquarters in Albany, NY. The Whistling Kettle Teas are sold nationally, and the in-house team actively sources tea from small farms from all over the world to blend their unique and continually evolving array of flavorful teas to support their mission of creating luxury teas, sustainability and at a fair price.

Try These Simple Summer Cocktails:

Kettle Tea Sangria

Recipe: Blood Orange Hibiscus Fruit Tea

Lemonade

Sparkling White Wine

Directions:

Steep 1/2 cup of blood orange tea, chilled

Pour in 1/2 cup of sparkling wine

Add 1/2 cup lemonade

Pour over ice and garnish with citrus

Sparkling Sweet Tea

Recipe: Kettle Iced Tea Blend Tea

Sparkling Wine

Simple Syrup

Directions:

Brew 3/4 cup of Kettle Blend tea

Add 1/2 cup sparkling wine to chilled tea

Supplement with 1 oz simple syrup

Pour over ice and garnish with a slice of lemon on the edge of the glass

Blackberry Sage Noir

Recipe:

Blackberry Sage tea or other dark berry flavored tea

Pinot Noir

Lemonade

Simple Syrup

Frozen blackberries (optional)

Directions:

Brew 1/4 cup of berry-flavored tea, chill

Add in 1/3 cup lemonade to chilled tea

Add 1/2 cup Pinot Noir

Supplement with 1 oz simple syrup

Pour over ice and garnish with berries

Cucumber Melon Sake

Recipe: Cucumber Melon green tea

Sake

Lemon

Simple Syrup

Cucumber Slice (optional)

Directions:

Brew ½ cup Cucumber Melon tea, chilled

Pour in ¼ cup Sake

Add 1 oz simple syrup

Squeeze juice from a slice of lemon

Pour over ice and garnish with cucumber slice

Iced Tea, Tea, Specialty Cocktails and Mocktails served in The Whistling Kettle restaurants in Ballston Spa, Troy, and Schenectady. 

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