REFRESHING TEAS AND INFUSIONS FOR THE SUMMER
In summer we have the constant sensation of feeling thirsty. Therefore, people can stay well hydrated by drinking water. While plain water is best for staying hydrated, other drinks such as cold teas and infusions can help too.
BEST TEAS AND REFRESHING INFUSIONS FOR THE SUMMER
On hot days there is no better plan than relaxing while enjoying refreshing iced teas. In fact, tea can be one of the best drinks to drink during summertime as it can help hydrate you.
Below you will find a selection of some teas and infusions for the summer.
JAPANESE GREEN TEA WITH LEMON AND MINT:
Japanese green tea is ideal for cold brewing. Iced green teas are super refreshing and perfect for your meals.
How do you make cold brewed Japanese green tea? Fill your bottle with cold water and then let brew in the refrigerator. Add a teabag of Sencha Green Tea with Cherries, half lemon and a few leaves of fresh mint. Then shake to stir up the leaves and wait around 2 hours before serving. Cold-brewed tea stays fresh for up to 3 days in the fridge.
TROPICAL FRUITS ROOIBOS TEA:
The word Tropical is sometimes used in a general sense for a tropical climate, a climate that is warm to hot and most year-round.
However, the rooibos iced tea is a refreshing, healthy chilled beverage. It is very easy to make!
How do you make tropical rooibos iced tea? Fill your bottle with cold water and then let brew in the refrigerator for 5 – 8 minutes. Then add a teabag of our tea Rooibos Copacabana and wait around 2 hours. For an intense flavour you could add a few pieces of dehydrated pineapple. An ideal tea after meals.
It contains no caffeine, so it is a perfect summer drink for children, pregnant women and anyone over-sensitive.
WILD BERRIES TEA:
Wild berries tea combines delicious fruit flavour with a fresh effect and unique acid touch. An ideal tea to combat high temperatures.
This tea has other amazing benefits besides the delicious taste. It helps to keep you looking young. Berries are known for purifying and tightening the skin.
How to prepare wild berries tea: Pour hot water over the tea bag of our tea wild berries. Cover and let it steep for 3-5 minutes. Let it cool before refrigerating. Then let it brew in the refrigerator and wait around 2 hours before serving.
Fill tall glasses or a pitcher with ice. Add some raspberries, strawberry pieces, then pour the tea over and enjoy!
MINT:
Mint tea is ideal to help people to beat the heat rashes this summer! It is a delightful and refreshing way to stay healthy and can help you boost your immune system, improve digestion.
How to prepare mint tea: Pour hot water over the tea bag of our mint tea. Cover and let it steep for 5 minutes. Then let it brew in the refrigerator and wait around 1 hour before serving.
Mint leaves are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, phosphorous and calcium. Mint leaves also aid in weight loss as it is very low in calories.
At Raices de la Tierra you will find the best natural teas and infusions for refreshing yourself during summer days. Discover our catalog and deal with the heat!
