calex1976 Posted September 2, 2011 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am from the South and prefer Lipton tea with the sugar brewed into the tea. Does anyone know if they serve sweet tea or do you have add sweetener? I have looked up a few old post on this, but have not seen any recent ones.I'm hope they have changed the practice of serving unsweetened only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scperk Posted September 2, 2011 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am from the South and prefer Lipton tea with the sugar brewed into the tea. Does anyone know if they serve sweet tea or do you have add sweetener? I have looked up a few old post on this, but have not seen any recent ones.I'm hope they have changed the practice of serving unsweetened only. You have to add sweetner, I like mine with some Splenda and a little lemonade...... al la Arnold Palmer...Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SATXLady Posted September 2, 2011 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Well, they don't actually serve brewed tea but tea made from some sort on mix. I only remember unsweetened but then that's what I drink. It's not going to resemble freshly brewed tea in any way, shape, form, or fashion. Sometimes I'm not even sure it resembles tea at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladiibug Posted September 3, 2011 #4 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Well, they don't actually serve brewed tea but tea made from some sort on mix. I only remember unsweetened but then that's what I drink. It's not going to resemble freshly brewed tea in any way, shape, form, or fashion. Sometimes I'm not even sure it resembles tea at all. Very well said, I agree 100%. The only way I can drink the "tea" is with a glass full of ice, 1/4 glass of tea & 3/4 glass of water. It tastes like the awful instant tea that my Aunt used to drink, yuck! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyanne Posted September 3, 2011 #5 Share Posted September 3, 2011 It does taste like Nestea! :( I only drink unsweet tea and I can't do it. It is rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calex1976 Posted September 3, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thank you for the quick replies. Looks like I will be getting a coke card for sure then. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne'sMom Posted September 3, 2011 #7 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I disagree about it tasting like Nestea. I love iced tea in almost any form ~ sun tea, sweet tea, instant, brewed, etc. The stuff they serve on the ships tastes like plastic or ??? not sure what but does not taste like tea.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nydney1 Posted September 3, 2011 #8 Share Posted September 3, 2011 No, There is no sweet tea served on the ship. Especially if you are a Southern Girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbCRR Posted September 3, 2011 #9 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Can you get hot tea all day? I'd get that, add sugar, stir well, and pour into a glass of ice. Otherwise bring some water flavorings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okwriter Posted September 3, 2011 #10 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Can you get hot tea all day? I'd get that, add sugar, stir well, and pour into a glass of ice. Otherwise bring some water flavorings. My thoughts exactly! It's easy to make your own fresh iced tea any time of day or night if you don't care for the tea in the dispensers. ;) And if you really love tea, don't miss tea time on the cruise! The scones are to die for! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calex1976 Posted September 3, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted September 3, 2011 My thoughts exactly! It's easy to make your own fresh iced tea any time of day or night if you don't care for the tea in the dispensers. ;) And if you really love tea, don't miss tea time on the cruise! The scones are to die for! :) I've been hearing about making your on tea. Guess I need to bring a bag of sugar with me. Thanks every one for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlendaleCruiser Posted September 3, 2011 #12 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I am from the South and prefer Lipton tea with the sugar brewed into the tea. Does anyone know if they serve sweet tea or do you have add sweetener? I have looked up a few old post on this, but have not seen any recent ones.I'm hope they have changed the practice of serving unsweetened only. You have to add your own:( I would pay a premium for REAL brewed sweet tea sweetened when the tea is warm. Why don't they come out with a "tea card?" I would buy it. That is the one thing I miss. I was raised in the South. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conchead Posted September 3, 2011 #13 Share Posted September 3, 2011 The Tea Sucks! It is unsweetened instant made from a liquid concentrate. Now...having said that and also saying I am a southern sweet tea snob, I will say this. The dining room tea usually tastes more like unsweetened brewed tea. What I do ahead of time is start thinking about bad instant tea, psyching myself up to wanting it, by cruise time.. I am good to go.;) Sometimes, I might mix it with lemonade, sometimes not. Also I stop at the first McDonalds on the way home to get some of the real stuff.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted September 3, 2011 #14 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Sorry, but Im from the "Great White North", and we dont really know anything about "sweet tea", except if you drink brewed tea with sugar added or not. I have however travelled through southern United States, and have enjoyed sweet tea there a few times. Unless you are stuck on having it exactly like you like it, the stuff, and I say "stuff" that comes out of the taps on the ice tea spigots on lido deck, is not sweetened. You can add sugar or splenda or any other artificial sweetener if you need those. Personally, I like to mix the tea with the lemonade, for me more tea, and a touch of lemonade. It works for me, but Im not a southerner, so it might not work for those who want real "sweet tea" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted September 3, 2011 #15 Share Posted September 3, 2011 If you want brewed sweet tea you will have to get a tea bag, hot water, sugar put in a cup for the coffee and brew it. Then get a glass with ice in it and pour. Pain in the butt but will be closer to the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocF Posted September 4, 2011 #16 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Well, they don't actually serve brewed tea but tea made from some sort on mix. I only remember unsweetened but then that's what I drink. It's not going to resemble freshly brewed tea in any way, shape, form, or fashion. Sometimes I'm not even sure it resembles tea at all. The tea has improved somewhat in the last year or so. The current concentrate does not have the muddy, yucky taste of the previous mix. If one must have fresh-brewed sweet tea, this is the recipe I came up with for DW. In one coffee cup of the hot water, add - 3 tea bags 2 packs sugar 2 packs Splenda 2 packs raw sugar. Steep this for 10-15 minutes. Pour over ice. I know DW was raised in North Carolina and will drink this. I would gag on it as I detest sweet tea. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesublime Posted September 4, 2011 #17 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm originally from North Carolina and was raised on sweet tea. Just recently went back for a visit (family is all there) and I forgot that the tea served is always sweet tea unless something else is requested. I literally could not drink it. It was like drinking pure syrup and I just couldn't get it down. After four days, I learned to just stick with water. I actually like the tea on the ships. It's not bad at all-with no sweetner and iced down really cold. Not bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrettyHazardous Posted September 4, 2011 #18 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Ok I'm not from the south but I love Maryland (lol) Sweet Tea from McDonalds and Popeyes and Peach Tea from Au Bon Pain (but I digress). My lil sister makes the best sweet tea but it is super sweet. She seeps the lipton tea bags etc. I say all this to say that I don't really have a prob with the tea on board In MD what most ppl call an Arnold Palmer we call a half and half. I make half n half on board w/no problem.. But you can easily just bring your own lipton tea bag and use the ship's sugar packets etc, to make ur own tea in your room. Bring a fold up cooler and a plastic pitcher and just make alot at once and keep it in your cooler. Your room steward will refill your ice daily if you'd like!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocF Posted September 4, 2011 #19 Share Posted September 4, 2011 No need to bring tea bags unless you want something that is not Lipton. AFIK, they still provide Lipton bags. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtfnl Posted September 4, 2011 #20 Share Posted September 4, 2011 There is nothing like sun tea - has to be sweet. Publix sells small bottle of sweet tea, which is good. If you buy 12 bottles, it may become too expensive to take on the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMastell Posted September 4, 2011 #21 Share Posted September 4, 2011 No sweet tea on any ship, on any cruise line, that I've sailed. I was a "Damn Yankee" and lived in Atlanta and Birmingham for a number of years. Yankees come to visit and "Damn Yankees" stay. Or at least that's what I was told. :D I could never handle the sweet tea. I could feel my teeth rotting with each sip. I would always ask for unsweetened and while most places had it they looked at me like I was a bit strange. Take care, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlendaleCruiser Posted September 4, 2011 #22 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Ok I'm not from the south but I love Maryland (lol) Sweet Tea from McDonalds and Popeyes I do like Popeye's cane sweet tea. Good sweet tea has to be sweetened with real cane sugar to be the best. I am going to do as suggested and request a cup of hot tea, sugar, and a glass of ice and make my own. Thanks for the idea, y'all!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted September 4, 2011 #23 Share Posted September 4, 2011 We just make our own, Hot tea and lots of ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtoZgirl Posted September 27, 2011 #24 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I must be crazy... Because I'm an unsweetened tea drinker 24/7 on land and I absolutely love their tea on board Carnival lol It's actually one of the things I look forward too. No it doesn't taste like fresh brewed but it doesn't taste like nestea to me (I hate that stuff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaKween Posted September 27, 2011 #25 Share Posted September 27, 2011 The tea on any cruise tastes like prune juice. It is not brewed from tea bags, and is terrible. Make your own brew by asking for hot water and a glass of ice. Grab a teabag at breakfast and the sweetner and go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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