ice tea
Definition
Noun: 1. A cold beverage: A drink made from brewed tea that has been chilled and is typically served over ice cubes. 2. A specific preparation: The term specifically denotes tea that is strong or regularly brewed and then cooled, as opposed to being instantly diluted or being a hot tea that has simply gone cold.
Usage
"Ice tea" is an uncountable noun referring to the beverage in general. To specify a single serving, you use "a glass of ice tea" or "an ice tea." * I would like an ice tea, please. * They sell gallons of homemade ice tea.
Examples
- On a hot day, there's nothing more refreshing than a tall glass of ice tea.
- The restaurant is famous for its sweet ice tea.
- She prefers her ice tea with lemon and no sugar.
Advanced Usage
- "Ice tea" vs. "Iced tea": Both "ice tea" and "iced tea" are commonly used and understood to mean the same thing. "Iced tea" is often considered the more formal or standard spelling, while "ice tea" is a common variant, especially in casual speech and certain brand names.
- The menu listed both "iced coffee" and "ice tea".
Variants and Related Words
- Iced tea (n): The more standard spelling of the same beverage.
- Sweet tea (n): In some regions, particularly the southern United States, "sweet tea" specifically refers to ice tea that is pre-sweetened with sugar while the tea is still hot.
- Unsweetened tea (n): Ice tea served without any added sweetener.
Synonyms
- Cold tea: A more literal and less common synonym.
- Chilled tea: Emphasizes the temperature.
Related Phrases
- To brew ice tea: The process of making the beverage.
- My grandmother taught me how to brew perfect sun ice tea.
- A pitcher of ice tea: A common way to serve it for multiple people.
- She brought a large pitcher of ice tea to the picnic.
Noun
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strong tea served over ice
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