Tea Championship announces 2012 Iced Tea Class winners
World Tea Media, organizers of the North American Tea Championship, announced winners of the 2012 Iced Tea Class on May 15, 2012. The Championship assessed premium iced teas in Ready-to-Drink, Food Service and Instant tea categories based on organoleptic analysis of flavor, body, color, clarity and balance. Highest overall score was awarded to Teafinity Raspberry made by S&D Coffee and Tea in the Foodservice category, followed by Cooper's Half & Half Lemonade Tea by Cooper Tea company. Other winners include products from companies like China Mist Brands, Rishi Tea, QTrade Teas & Herbs, Shangri La Tea, Xing Beverage, Ito En and many others. According to organizers, nearly 250 products participated in this year's class, comprised of 20 categories.