After reading about jC’s Sweet Ice Tea in Columbus Monthy, I rushed to The Hills Market downtown to buy a few bottles. True story. See, I went to graduate school in Charleston, South Carolina and while I absolutely adore Columbus, I do miss that southern cooking. (Enter flashbacks of Hyman’s, Poogan’s, and Husk). There’s nothing like it. So, naturally I was excited to hear that southern native jC, aka Jacquelyn Chapman, had brought a taste of the south to Ohio per spinning her family’s sweet tea recipe with originality. I love that she decided to do this while driving back to Columbus after visiting family in Greenville, South Carolina for the holidays. Great idea jC. The Southern-style sweet tea is all-natural and has the perfect amount of sugar and spice. While I’m still learning to perfect my own sweet tea recipe, jC’s will be a go-to. Be sure to pour over ice. Pretend you’re on vacation.

*Note jC’s Sweet Tea is available at select stores around Central Ohio including The Hills Market, Whole Foods, and The North Market.