National Iced Tea Day 2017: Starbucks And Others Celebrate Drink With Freebies?

With spring yielding to summer, there is plenty of opportunities to partake in a beverage to cool down in the warm weather. June 10 marks National Iced Tea Day, giving Americans the perfect excuse to go out and pour a glass of the highly consumed beverage.

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Iced Tea is indeed one of the more purchased drinks in the country. According to the Tea Association of the U.S., tea stands alongside water as the highest consumed drink in 2016-17. In fact, whether it's hot or cold, tea can be found in nearly 80 percent of households across the country.

"The U.S. is the third largest importer of tea in the world, after Russia and Pakistan and the only western country to grow in tea imports and consumption," according to the Tea Association. "Approximately four in five consumers drink tea, with Millennials being the most likely."

Around the time of World War I, the National Iced Tea Day website notes that many Americans bought tall drinking glasses — which eventually were referred to as iced tea glasses — and long stirring spoons to use alongside it. Surprisingly, the Prohibition Era is what launched an increase in sales for the now popular hot-weather drink.

For those that enjoy a heavy dosage of the summer drink, they can feel comfort in knowing that this calorie-free beverage contains no sodium, sugar, fat, or carbonation. Essentially, iced tea is a fairly healthy thing to consume as it helps with overall fluid balance and it may be good for one's overall health as well, according to NITD's official website.

Several big-name retailers are participating in the nationwide holiday by giving out free iced tea to loyal customers.

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National Iced Tea Day Participating Retailers/Deals:

Teavana Customers will be able to receive a free iced tea between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on June 10 at participating U.S. and Canada locations.

Starbucks The coffee giant will be offering customers the chance to share tea with a family member or friend under their fun deal: buy one, share one Teavana Shaken Iced Tea. This tea enthusiast event will only be available at select Starbucks locations.

Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits The restaurant chain is giving customers a free 22-ounce cup of their Legendary Iced Tea with any purchase between 5 a.m. to 10 p.m at all locations.

DAVIDsTEA The company giving away their free iced tea of the day on June 10 & June 11 in all of their stores.

Tervis The company is giving customers a buy one, get one free iced tea offer at all of their locations. Additionally, if a customer buys a tea design Tervis tumbler, then they will receive a second one for free.

Nestea One of the most known brands is giving away coupons for free to allow customers to try the company's brand new Real Brewed Tea line. The coupon can be used an all Nestea locations.

McAlister’s Deli The chain is giving away a free tumbler — which is normally $9.99 — to the first 20 customers at all of their locations. Customers that walk away with this complimentary gift will be able to fill it up with iced tea at any McAllister's location for $0.99 the rest of their life. Additionally, customers will also be able to participate in McAlister's very own iced tea day on June 29, where they will give out free iced tea all day.