Word down the peach vine from Hungry Girl, is that August is national Peach Month!

Lets celebrate. Who loves peach? ME! me me! Fresh peaches, peach juice, canned peaches and of course peach tea.
Next time you are enjoying a glass of SBS Peach Tea, try this yummy experiment, sweeten up your lovely brew by adding a bit of peach juice to your tea (hot or iced). MMMM
What are your favorite peach foods and beverages???

The peach or "Prunus persica", the scientific name of the peach, suggests that peaches came from Persia, but China is actually the peach's original home. Peaches were originally from an area near the city of Xian, China. They were cultivated in China at least 3,000 years ago. Wild peaches, called "Maotao" or "Yietao", still grow in remote areas of China. Peaches spread to Russia and Persia (present-day Iran) probably because Chinese traders dropped peach pits along their trade routes. Alexander the Great and his armies found the peaches in Persia and brought them to Greece. Most Europeans assumed that peaches came from Persia. Throughout the next centuries, peaches were spread all over Europe. The Spanish brought peaches to America.
Today, the peach is grown in at least 64 countries worldwide. The U.S. produces about 20% of the world's peaches.

In other news.....like many ancient traditions, the succulent peach has mystical attributes, and supposedly brings luck, abundance and protection. Dumplings shaped like peaches were often a special treat for birthday celebrations. Even the wood of the peach tree was carved into protective amulets in some countries. Today, brides in China carry peach blossoms which represent beauty, affection and fertility.

As well put by T.S. Eliot "Do I dare to eat a peach?". Here at SBS Teas, we say, yes, embrace and drink your peaches!

Stop by the website and type the word Peach into the search box and see our selection of over 15 types of peach teas, tisanes and goodies!