The human body is about 60 percent water, and to stay healthy and maintain your energy levels high, it’s important to fuel your body with the hydration it needs. Drinking water helps flush out toxins, reduces bloating, keeps your skin looking good … but sometimes it’s just boring to drink plain water all day long.
These cold brewed summer teas are extremely refreshing and perfect for helping you stay hydrated during the hot summer months. You can use the cold brewed method described below to prepare them or, if you prefer, you can simply pour hot water over the tea leaves and spices, and let infuse for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then transfer the infusion to the fridge, and once it cools off, add the fruits, fruit juices and remaining ingredients.
Cold Brewed Summer Tea Recipes
+ zest of 1 lemon
+ 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
+ 4 cups filtered water
+ 1 tbsp honey (optional)
+ lemon slices, to garnish
+ mint leaves, to garnish
+ 2 cups ice, for serving
+ 4 cups filtered water
+ 1/4 cup summer fruits (watermelon, peach, strawberries …), cut into cubes
+ 2 tbsp lemon juice
+ 1 tbsp honey (optional)
+ mint leaves, to garnish
+ 2 cups ice, for serving
+ 1 piece star anise
+ 2 pods cardamom
+ 1 cinnamon stick
+ 1/2 vanilla bean (seeds and pulp only)
+ 1 cup filtered water
+ 1 cup coconut milk
+ 2 tbsp honey (optional)
+ mint leaves, to garnish
+ 1 cup ice, for serving
1. Combine tea leaves, spices, lemon zest and water in a pitcher and let the tea and spices infuse the water for 6 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Strain, and add honey, coconut milk, and lemon juice, according to the recipe.
3. Prepare serving glasses with ice, fill with tea, then top with mint leaves, fruit and lemon slices.
4. Stir gently and enjoy!
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