Cool Off With Iced Green Teas
As the summer heat rises, we all search for a cool and refreshing sip to soothe our body and mind. Take a few moments to steep and ice a pitcher of green tea and you’ll be set for the summer. Beyond the refreshing flavor and cooling effect, iced green tea offers incredible health benefits. From boosting the immune system, regulating blood sugar, soothing the digestive system, lowering cholesterol, to promoting healthy skin, teeth and bones, green tea packs a powerful punch of healthy effects.
In order to make the perfect pitcher of iced green tea, you have two options:
- Steep 1-2 teaspoons of tea per 8oz of water. Heat water to 175-180 degrees and steep for up to 1-2 minutes (tea and time variation depends on particular tea). Allow tea to cool to room temperature and then ice. By allowing the tea to cool prior to adding the ice, you will achieve a balanced flavor rather than a watered-down flavor, which can occur as the ice instantly melts.
- Although if you want a quick cup and are in a rush, just double the amount of tea suggested and steep accordingly. Once the tea has finished steeping, pour the warm green tea over a glass filled with ice. By doubling the amount of tea, you will balance out the flavor as the ice quickly melts in the glass.
We’ve gathered a few of our favorite green teas to ice and listed them below. Each green tea is blended with flowers, fruits and herbs that still allow the refreshing green tea flavor to shine. And if you’re planning on having a staycation in your backyard this summer, you can at least send your taste buds on an exotic journey through these blended flavors.
This alliance of natural superfruits combines exceptionally healthy sea buckthorn berries with immunity-boosting cranberries. Together they form a powerful one-two punch of nutrients and antioxidants. Oh, and it tastes deliciously fruity and naturally sweet.
Peachberry Jasmine Sutra Green Tea
Sipping this fragrant, fruit-filled blend delivers many smiles because of the tantalizing combination of strawberries and peaches intermingling with the sweet perfume of Jasmine blossoms. Immerse yourself in this flavorful delight!
A melange of green tea and South African Rooibos in combination with ripe papaya and peach pieces. Together they create an explosion of flavor, aroma and health benefits. This is a delicious green tea and perfect for those who have not tried green tea before.
A refreshing blend of Chinese Gunpowder green tea with spearmint. This traditional Moroccan drink is a wonderful digestive aid, famous for its anti-heartburn properties.
Japanese Wild Cherry Green Tea
Sencha green tea flavored with candied cherry pieces and rose petals. This combination produces a tempestously sweet infusion.
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