Iced Tea is a staple in the summer months, but this classic drink is often enjoyed year-round. According to the Tea Association of the USA, about 80% of all tea consumed in America is served over ice. Of course, Americans have been enjoying tea since colonial times, but it wasn’t until the 1904 World Fair in St. Louis that entrepreneur Richard Blechynden first made Iced Tea into the popular beverage we know and love today!