The Cold Brew Method of Making Iced Tea

Iced tea is normally brewed hot and then cooled with both air temperature and of course, ice. But, did you know that you don’t have to brew tea hot in order to make the tea? Cold brew tea is beginning to...

It's Get to Know your Customers Day!

Get to Know Your Customers Day reminds businesses to reach out to patrons and get to know them better. The day is observed annually on the third Thursday of each quarter (January, April, July, October). 

When...

How much do you know about tea?

It's no secret that here at Plascon, we love iced tea!  We talk about it all the time, and we have even dedicated a product to help our food service friends ensure that their iced tea is of the highest quality and...

Tea Comes in Many Flavors

Every June, we celebrate National Iced Tea Month!  For tea lovers, it is a great excuse to try a new flavor or recipe as there are so many options available. Chai Tea has become a very popular coffee shop order recently....

Food Safety During a Pandemic

Things are crazy right now huh? The coronavirus, riots in the streets, murder hornets…2020 certainly has been an interesting year so far.

World’s Largest Iced Tea

The Worlds Record for the largest iced tea has passed through several hands over the past few years.  It was first held by the restaurant chain Chick-fil-A in 2010 with a 912 U.S. gallons of iced tea. The record was then...

The Health Benefits of Tea

It is no secret that we are all looking for a way to shake up our daily health rituals. Look no further because this healthy staple is an effective yet convenient solution. Making it even better yet, you most likely...

Enjoy a Fresh Sweet Tea in Honor of National Iced Month this June

Hot water, black tea, sugar, and…. baking soda?! Not exactly what those of us in Northern Michigan think of when we whip up a batch of tea, but any Southerner worth their weight in...

Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Getting ready to reopen your food establishment?  The FDA is providing a food safety re-opening checklist for previously closed retail food establishments or...

Better Days Ahead

Life has dramatically changed in recent months. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has swept the globe, and with it, ushered in new safety measures for doing the simplest of tasks such as grocery shopping, or eating at our favorite...