There are many reasons to love summer: sunshine, holidays, long days, summer dresses… I love summer for two main reasons: first, fruits never taste better; second, you can get away with drinking hectolitres of cold brew and fill up your glass with iced tea over and over again. And the best part of it is that you can combine both!
There are many flavours of Teapigs tea available on our website which can be easily turned into a wide range of delicious refreshing drinks that will save you from summertime dehydration.
How to make iced tea?
Making iced tea consists of 3 easy steps:
1) pour a small quantity of hot water over tea (so that it covers the tea bag)
2) brew the tea for at least 5 minutes, time to stare through the window or answer 2 emails
3) fill the glass up with cold water
4) add ice and fruits.
Below, you will find tips on brewing our favourite flavours. These are one-serving recipes, but you can multiply them to your liking.
Iced tea comes in a variety of flavours!
Lemon & Ginger – 1 sachet or 2 teaspoons of loose tea/250 ml of water/>5 minute brewing.
The brew has a lemonade and ginger beer flavour. Add a slice of lemon, a slice of ginger, a bit of honey and… voilà!
Super Fruit – 1 sachet or 2 teaspoons of loose tea/250 ml of water/>5 minute brewing.
On its own, this tea already tastes like a fruit pie and with a handful of raspberries or blueberries it can become
your dessert in its own right!
Mao Feng – 1 sachet or 2 teaspoons of loose tea/250 ml of water/3-5 minute brewing.
The water should be at around 80 degrees. This green tea has hints of peach and apricot, so a few slices of these fruits would perfectly enhance its taste.
Chamomile – 1 sachet or 2 teaspoons of loose tea/250 ml of water/>5 minute brewing.
This herbal chamomile brew goes great with fresh lemon balm or mint.
Liquorice & Mint – 1 sachet or 2 teaspoons of loose tea/250 ml of water/>5 minute brewing.
It is certainly no coincidence that mint tea is so beloved in Morocco and other African countries. It is simply a perfectly refreshing drink during heatwave. When temperatures reach their peak, we recommend drinking litres of it, topped with a handful of your favourite fruits (we are crazy for the raspberry and strawberry versions).
Earl grey – 1 sachet or 2 teaspoons of loose tea/250 ml of water/3-5 minute brewing.
With a lemon, a wedge of peach and a teaspoon of honey, it tastes just like the store-bought ice tea, but is much healthier!
Peach Lemonade – A brand-new, limited summer edition tea flavour! A bit of honey, lime, some red currants… and a perfect summer drink is ready to be served!
Of course, these were only some hints, there is a plenty of other possibilities. If you have your own proven ideas for summer teas, don’t hesitate, share them with us in the comment section below!
And don’t forget to stay hydrated!
