Not surprisingly, iced tea is ordered most often with a meal at lunch and supper across all foodservice segments.(1)
Top reasons supplied by consumers as to why they choose iced tea include Quench Thirst, Refreshment, Taste, Cool Down and With Meal.(2)
As with brewed coffee, convenience is still the major driver for iced tea venue selection at 52%, followed in order by price, quality, environmental ambiance and best variety.(2)
Sources:
(1) NPD Group/CREST, YE March 2103
(2) Datassential BUZZ Coffee & Tea Tracker, Q1 2013
/// S&D Coffee & Tea, in continuous operation since 1927, serves over 90,000 customers through national distribution and direct store delivery. Operators can learn more about the innovative beverage solutions that S&D Coffee & Tea offers by visiting the company website at www.sdcoffeetea.com or by contacting Jim Edmonson at edmonsonj@sndcoffee.com.
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