Must Haves ??? Iced Tea Spoons by Meadowsweet Kitchens
In Virginia, summer arrives early. Trees bud and crocuses pop out of the ground in late February. By the time April ends, we???ve already had our share of humid days followed by evening thunderstorms. Even so, as with the rest of America, summer doesn???t officially begin until Memorial Day. We don???t really go swimming or have barbecues before then, and it???s understood that lemonade and iced tea are meant only for those dire days when nothing will due, but a cold drink.
Last week, I wrote about Juliska iced tea pitchers and I simply couldn???t let another week go by without telling about my favorite iced tea spoons. I???ve only known a few people who actually own them, but, let me tell you, iced tea spoons are essential to feeling special when you are entertaining on a hot day and serving iced tea. When my grandmother makes it for us, she uses big tall glasses filled with ice, fresh brewed tea, mint leaves and lemon wedges. Of course, we???re Southern and we must have our iced tea sweet. Iced tea spoons are essential so your guests can kick up all those sugar crystals in the glasses??? bottoms and smush the mint and lemon into bits mixing it all harmoniously to get the perfect flavor.
I recently found these wonderful glass iced tea spoons from Meadowsweet Kitchens. They are handmade and come in six different colors. I am used to seeing stainless steel or silver spoons everywhere. These are a refreshing take on an old classic. But be careful, you won???t be able to pound at your iced tea with abandon. They seem sturdy enough, but I???d pound a bit more gently. They are also useful for mixing martini???s or other drink in a pitcher. 
*Meadowsweet Kitchens Iced Tea Spoons (also known as Swizzle Spoons) are available online at www.reamsofdreams.com
