If you have been to the south, you must be aware of the fact that sweet tea is an acceptable beverage option at any meal time – dinner, lunch, of breakfast! This sugary beverage not only refreshes you during hot summers but also during winters. In short, season does not decide when you should have your cup of sweet tea! No wonder sweet tea is also known as the Champagne of South.
If you are a fan of sweet tea, you probably know that Summerville was in the news for hosting the largest glass of sweet tea. On June 10, 2016, Summerville was visited by the people from The Guinness Book of World Records to check the specs of the largest glass of sweet tea. Incidentally, June 10, 2016, is also the National Iced Tea Day. The glass, which was constructed by Scout Boats, could hold up to 2,534 gallons of sweet tea.
So, what did it take to brew 2,534 gallons of sweet tea? The brew used more than 1,700 pounds of sugar and 210 pounds of loose tea-leaf. When brewing was complete, a party was held to celebrate their success. Most people living in Summerville come out to enjoy the party and to commemorate the occasion. Of course, sweet tea was served in abundance to quench everyone’s thirst. Even today, when you drive through Summerville, you will notice many sign boards that boast of their achievement.
This glass, which is affectionately named Mason, is over 15 feet tall. Tea leaves from the popular Charleston Tea foundation and sugar from Dixie Crystal was used to brew the sweet tea. The tea was brewed using SCE&G Natural Gas. So, if you are planning to visit Summerville, make sure you check out the largest glass of sweet tea. Mason stands tall at the 200 S Main Street.
