Have you ever been on holiday or in a hot place where you’ve found it difficult to cool down? If yes, you may have been recommended to drink a hot beverage like tea.
We hate to break it to you, but drinking something hot at a high temperature is not any different from a cold drink.
It’s just a myth; if it has worked, its effectiveness has only been in rare circumstances. Tea in the summer, regardless of being hot and cold, is a great drink to keep you healthy and refreshed in warmer weather.
But what is a summer tea exactly? Find out with us today as we explore its true definition and the best ones to have this season.
What is summer tea?
If we had to define summer tea in just a few words, it would be light, refreshing, fruity, floral and flavourful. Ok, that was more than a few, but they must be thirst-quenching and help you cool down in the summer.
Typically, some of the ingredients we recommend blends include berries, mint, lemon balm, cirrus, and floral flavour profiles.
What are the ways to drink tea in the summer?
If you’re looking to drink tea in the summer, then there are a few different ways you might want to try:
- Hot tea: Select a light, refreshing herbal or green tea to provide a cooling effect
- Iced tea: Brew your tea, let it cool and add ice cubes to it
- Add fruit: Add iced tea and slices of lemon, mint and honey.
- Add fruit: Make an iced green tea and add cucumber and lime.
- Add garnishes: Add garnishes such as berries, mint, citrus slices, flowers and more to make it a fun, refreshing beverage
5 Summer teas we recommend
You don’t have to go all out to make the best summer tea; all you need to do is find the right herbal blend and brew it to your liking. To get you started here are 5 summer teas to try:
1.NutraFlow
NutraFlow is a premium blend that supports kidney health. This herbal blend helps urinary function, supports your body’s defences, cleanses the system, and provides a fruity punch, refreshing for the summer. The main ingredients in NutraFlow are acerola and juniper berries, which provide a sweet and vibrant refreshing taste in hot weather.
2.NutraRelease
NutraRelease is an herbal blend that helps manage the balance and flow of fluids and supports digestion, which can sometimes be more difficult in the summer months. NutraRelease contains two main ingredients: Urva Ursi, a bearberry that has a bitter taste, and Juniper berries, which add a sense of sweetness to each sip.
3.NutraReflux
NutraReflux is a low-caffeine herbal tea that helps support stomach health and digestion. Its two main ingredients are liquorice and peppermint, which can be sweet and soothing on a hot summer day.
4.Elderberry & Echinacea
This refreshing berry-based tea is a great thirst quencher on a hot day. Elderberry & Echinacea contains no other ingredients, being a refreshing drink packed with health benefits. Together, they help support your immune system, are high in antioxidants and have a soothing effect on your throat.
5.Lemongrass & Ginger
Lemongrass & Ginger is a summer tea that provides a zesty taste and invigorating aroma. It aids relaxation, is high in antioxidants, and facilitates digestion. This herbal tea can add a refreshing twist to your day, leaving you feeling invigorated and refreshed.
The bottom line on summer tea
Overall, tea in the summer can be refreshing, fun, healthy, and a great low-calorie drink. There are a range of different ways you can enjoy summer tea, from brewing, cooling, and adding ice to having it hot, adding fruit, and even garnishing it.
For the best summer tea, try looking for ones that are citrusy and have berry flavors. These can provide a refreshing and rejuvenating taste to your day.
Want to know more about summer tea? Check out our post on the 3 benefits of drinking or browse our other blends here.
