4 Fresh Recipes for Tea Lovers in the Summertime

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4 Fresh Recipes for Tea Lovers in the Summertime

Cool and crisp. Refreshing and light. Iced herbal teas make the perfect companion to beat the heat in the summer months. Iced teas are simple to make at home and a much healthier alternative to iced tea products you’ll commonly find at the supermarkets.

Homemade vs. Store-bought Iced Tea

We believe that by choosing iced tea we are making the healthy choice but often ready cans of iced tea can contain more sugar than cans of sugary drinks.

Adding sugar to your iced tea or sugar found in prepackaged cans, actually undoes the potential health benefits of drinking tea.When you make iced tea yourself, you know exactly what’s in it.

This way you can support your health and wellbeing.

Tulsi Tea Recipes

July is here, it’s hot and that’s an understatement. When it’s hot we don’t feel like drinking hot tea. But we love Tulsi and we thought we should share our Iced Tulsi recipes to keep you cool and refreshed during the warm months ahead.

Tulsi- Holy Basil, known as the “Queen of Herbs” in Ayurveda, has been used for thousands of years to promote health throughout the entire body. From supporting a healthy response to stress and boosting immunity to promoting natural detoxification, increasing energy and restoring balance & harmony in the body – Tulsi has numerous benefits. Click here to learn more about Tulsi (Holy Basil).

Iced Tulsi Tea: The Basics

If you ever made a herbal iced tea that didn’t taste as good as thought it should taste, follow these easy recommendations for full flavoured iced tea and maximum enjoyment:

Place 2 Tulsi tea bags in your teapot

Steep for 5-10 minutes or longer for flavour and Tulsi benefits

Set tea aside to cool (refrigerate if you like)

You can try any flavoured Tulsi tea over ice, although we recommend: Ginger Turmeric, Masala Chai, Sweet Rose, Tulsi Original.

You might like to garnish with fruit or fresh herbs – sliced citrus and mint leaves make it extra special.

These Are Our Favourite Fresh Recipes For Tulsi Tea With Ice:

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1. Tulsi Sweet Rose Refresher

We’re big fans of raspberries – they’re delicious and they’re good for you. This is a tea recipe you’ll be enjoying all summer and beyond.

Pour 1 cup of freshly boiled water over 2 bags of Tulsi Sweet Rose.

Steep for 5-10 minutes then refrigerate to cool.

Mix the water with a handful of raspberries.

Serve chilled over ice and enjoy.

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2. Tulsi Ginger Turmeric Stress Relieving Tonic

How about making some fresh tea which will strengthen your immunity and will keep you healthy?

Pour 1 cup of freshly boiled water over 2 bags of Tulsi Ginger Turmeric.

Now to this boiling water, add grated ginger

Serve immediately by adding 1 tablespoon of honey.(optional)

Steep for 5-10 minutes then refrigerate to cool.

Serve chilled over ice and enjoy.

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3. Tulsi Masala Chai Stress Relieving & Rejuvenating

There’s an enticing range of opportunity for taste in this beverage. Masala Chai contains just the right amount of caffeine, as well as some delectable flavours like cardamom, nutmeg, and clove!

Pour 1 cup of freshly boiled water over 2 bags of Tulsi Masala Chai.

Now to this boiling water, add grated ginger

Warm and add apple cider over medium-high heat (optional)

Serve immediately by adding a spoonful of cinnamon (optional)

Steep for 5-10 minutes then refrigerate to cool.

Serve chilled over ice and enjoy.

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4. Tulsi Original Immunity Booster

Comforting and refreshing at the same time, this Indian Holy Basil tea, with its authentic herbal accents is a wonderful cure for sore throat and expelling mucus. The blend of herbal and lemony flavours in Tulsi Tea is a hit with the palate.

Pour 1 cup of freshly boiled water over 2 bags of Tulsi Original.

Now to this boiling water, add lemon juice or 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced

Warm and add 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Steep for 5-10 minutes then refrigerate to cool.

Serve chilled over ice and enjoy.

Have You Tried A Fruit Infusion?

If sweeteners are not a choice you would like to make, add some fruit to your tea. Fruit infusions have become very popular nowadays and it is easy to find water bottles and pitchers specifically designed for infusion purposes. You can also add berries, peach slices, melon cubes, and herbs like mint, lavender and basil to a pitcher and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. Entertain your guests in a breeze.

Make Your Ices Cubes Interesting

Now that you’ve mastered the iced tea tricks, you need to keep that iced tea cool. Basic iced cubes can be boring and often water down the flavour. Try adding ice that contains additional tea flavours, berries, or even herbs!