National Watermelon Day
THE SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE® CELEBRATES WATERMELON, THE OFFICIAL FRUIT OF SUMMER
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (July 15, 2024) – Sweet and sublimely juicy, nothing says summer like slicing into a perfectly ripe watermelon. It’s refreshing, hydrating, and packed full of good-for-the-body vitamins A, B-6, and C. The first recorded watermelon harvest was nearly 5,000 years ago, depicted in Egyptian hieroglyphics on the walls of ancient structures. More than 300 varieties are now cultivated in North and South America, including seeded, seedless, mini, yellow, and orange. On August 3, join The Spice & Tea Exchange® in grabbing your favorite variety and kicking it up a notch to celebrate National Watermelon Day.
The Spice & Tea Exchange® has fun and delicious ways to elevate watermelon. Try elevating the sweetness of watermelon with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt – experiment with the flavors of Fleur de Sel Sea Salt, Chile Lime Sea Salt, or Lime Frost Sea Salt – and pairing it with a dash of Aleppo Pepper – Crushed for a spicy kick. Chilita Fresca Seasoning turns a humble slice into a sweet, salty, and spicy flavor bomb. This unique combination of mild chili peppers delivers a more mellow level of heat and is balanced by a cool, fresh burst of lime and sea salt. Introduce other summer fruits to the party with Spicy Mexican Fruit Salad. Watermelon, mango, and pineapple are dusted with a combination of Pink Pepperberry, Aleppo Pepper, Course Sea Salt, Sumac, and Chipotle Pepper Powder and finished off with a squeeze of fresh lime.
Watermelon comes to the party with drinks for everyone. For a thirst-quenching drink packed with health benefits, whip up a glass of Iced Watermelon Green Tea. Mystic Dragon Tea, a blend of Japanese Sencha and Chinese Dragonwell Green teas, is brewed and sweetened with infused Raspberry Sugar, cooled, and combined with freshly extracted watermelon juice. Or cube and freeze watermelon to make the sweetest and most delightful ice cubes ever, perfect for The Spice & Tea Exchange®’s fresh batch of summer Iced Teas. If bubbly is on the menu, try blending Hibiscus Sugar, watermelon, and orange juice and topping it with Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava for a refreshing Watermelon Hibiscus Mimosa.
No matter the occasion, watermelon is always a welcome guest. For more creative recipes and ideas and to explore the array of spices, blends, teas, and sweeteners available, visit The Spice & Tea Exchange®’s online shop and almost 100 stores. Be inspired to create something fresh and delicious. Photos to accompany the press release can be found here.
ABOUT THE SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE®: Founded in 2008, The Spice & Tea Exchange® has grown to become a staple in kitchens across America. With a vision to create a one-stop shop where fellow enthusiasts can explore, discover, and share the culinary delights of spices and teas, the company offers an extensive range of products from around the world. Each of their almost 100 franchise locations carries signature products, all hand-selected for quality and flavor, ensuring customers are part of a global culinary adventure right from their own homes. Learn more at spiceandtea.com and follow along on social media @spiceandtea
