Though ice tea has for a long time been hugely popular in America, it is also gaining in popularity all over the world.  In Europe, both black tea and herbal teas are popular, and different countries have different variations on how it is prepared.  Some cultures prefer fruit flavorings, while others add sugar and sometimes even milk.  Most countries in Europe seem to prefer a sweetened ice tea, and unlike America, carbonated ice tea is quite popular in some European countries.

In Canada, ice tea is highly sweetened, and is so loved by Canadians that it is readily available in canned, powdered, or frozen forms, to make at home!

Ice tea is also extremely popular in other areas of the world.  In Asian countries it is sometimes brewed slowly in a pot, similar to coffee, until it is very strong, and then served with lemon.  Milk is sometimes added to ice tea in Asian countries, although it becomes more of a dessert, and can be served with tapioca pearls and jasmine blossoms.  Green tea and oolong tea are popular to use in ice tea in this part of the world.  Bubble tea, made with tapioca pearls and condensed milk, is also very popular, and has become increasingly popular in America, as well.

Bottled and canned ice tea is a popular all over the globe.  In Europe, carbonation is a popular variety, and is a ready alternative to other soft drinks.  There are a few well-known companies whose ice tea products span the globe, but many countries have their own local manufacturers that are extremely popular.