6/21/2004 01:24:02 PM|||Scott Lewis|||

It's official -- summer is here. With warmer weather comes a change in our dining habits as more Americans enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, dine alfresco, and take pleasure in barbeques with friends and family. A similar change occurs with our daily coffee intake. While Americans still enjoy their morning coffee when the mercury rises, the tendency for many is to prefer it on the rocks.

When hazy, hot and humid days take over, more and more people choose a tall, cool glass of iced coffee. According to the National Coffee Association, more than 2 million people enjoy iced coffee daily, an additional 6 million drink it weekly, and forty-one million indulge in an iced coffee pick-me-up occasionally.

"The benefit of iced coffee is that it's easy to prepare and store at home," says Ellen Walker, Product Development Manager for Dunkin' Donuts. "While it's very similar to brewing hot coffee, there are some simple brewing and storage tips to keep in mind to ensure a perfect pot everyday, morning, noon or night."

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