Ice tea turning into hot niche as thirst season arrives

Summer is here, and people are meeting up to drink more ice tea — served with ice and dry ice — in the afternoons, setting off a consumption trend that has gone viral on social media platforms.

Chinese ice tea — different from the stove-boiled tea that is a staple of winters — is a cold brew whose fresh leaves draw out its vibrant flavor. The tea is made beforehand, put into clear glass bottles, and served with fresh fruit, ice jelly and ice dumplings.

When water is poured onto the dry ice, a misty atmosphere pervades instantly, making it just the perfect offering for consumers in summer.