it a "...misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature" to sell iced tea in a restaurant that did not also offer sweet iced tea on the menu. The bill never went to a vote. Indonesia Tea drinking in Indonesia began during the Dutch colonial rule. In the 17th century, the Dutch brought tea plants to Batavia via Sukabumi Beach. Tea plants were subsequently planted in Indonesia which were suitable to West Java. At the same time, in Central Java, sugar cane cultivation was successfully introduced. The ready availability of the two ingredients led to development of sweet tea, which remains the most popular beverage in the country. See also Amacha (), a Japanese drink Tortuga (cocktail) References Bibliography History of Iced Tea and Sweet Tea Housekeeping in Old Virginia by Marion Cabell Tyree. A Slate article on sweet tea American drinks American tea Blended tea Cuisine of the Southern United States Cold drinks Indonesian drinks Non-alcoholic drinks