Summer herbal teas to drink cold: 11 refreshing recipes to hydrate (alternatives to sugary drinks)

We usually associate the idea of sipping a good herbal tea with a hot drink that accompanies us on winter evenings. In reality, many herbal teas lend themselves to being refreshing and purifying even in summer. Let’s find out what are the Detox Infusi Perfect to drink even cold.

With the warm summer days we tend to lose many liquids, a way to increase their income can be for example to prepare fruit flavored water but if we prefer the More intense taste of herbs or spices based on herbal teasas Nothing prevents us from consuming them in the cold variant or better at room temperature.

Potentially herbal teas can also be drunk cold from the refrigerator, but we advise against this option as The purifying effect is greater with hot drinks or ambient temperature (especially in summer). If you really can’t resist, choose at least to drink them alone slightly fresh And not frozen.

The herbal teas that we present can be prepared in advance, Keep in the fridge and pull out for need to take them with you to the office, to the beach or where you prefer inside Thermos and Bibloce.

Ginger and lemon herbal tea

The ginger herbal tea, to which you can also add newly squeezed lemon juice, lends itself to be drunk also in a summer version at room or fresh temperature. We have listed its properties several times: it helps digestion, deflated the belly, relieves sore throat and colds, it calms the nausea, it is diuretic And much more. Here how to prepare it.

Turmeric herbal tea

Tisana turmeric 1

There are different variations of turmeric herbal teaall also perfect to prepare in advance in order to let them cool and consume during the day. Thanks to the presence of the “queen of spices”, this drink is enriched with many beneficial properties: purify the body by acting in particular on the liverpromotes digestion, increases the immune defenses, improves circulation and is anti -inflammatory.

Karkadè

Karkade Ibisco infusion

Karkadè, is a very bright red drink that is obtained from the infusion of dried hibiscus flowers. In winter it is consumed hot but in summer it is also perfect cold. It is a herbal tea rich in vitamins, mineral and antioxidant salts but also boasts diuretic, anti -inflammatory and digestive properties. Preparing the infusion is very simple: just 1 tablespoon of karkadè for each cup of water, pour the flowers into boiling water, turn off, cover and wait for about 10 minutes. After all, you just have to filter, leave to cool at room temperature and then put in the fridge. With the Karkadè you can also try to make karcadè and fishing glasses.

Mint herbal tea

mint drink

Refreshing and purifying Mint is perfect especially in summer! The herbal tea that is obtained from the leaves of this plant can be prepared previously and keep in the refrigerator to consume it as needed. To make it even tastier You can also add a few slice of lemon. With mint herbal tea you can also make homemade granitis and iceboxs.

Green tea with lemon

green tea

An excellent infusion classic in summer is lemon green tea. We do not speak of course of the ready -made bottles but about what is realized at home starting from the tea leaves or from the sachets Finally, adding fresh lemon juice. A simple, tasty, thirst -quenching drink full of ownership. Here the secret to prepare it at best.

Red or roobois tea

Red The

The rooboisalso known as red tea or African tea, is An infusion naturally without caffeine Excellent to be consumed in summer for its purifying, antioxidant, antiviral, energizing qualities and for its flavor naturally sweet.

Tisan with star anise and fennel

anise

This herbal tea has a good detox effect But it is also useful to deflate the belly contrasting any intestinal gases and promoting digestion. In fact, together the potential of star anise and fennel seeds combines together. It is prepared using 2 star anise and 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds every cup of water. The herbs must be boiled in the water for about 8 minutes.

Canin rose herbal tea

Tisana canine rose berries

A perfect herbal tea in summer also for children is the one based on canine rose, a plant that stimulates the immune defenses and a diuretic power and detoxifying. It is prepared by leaving a sachet for about 5 minutes or using the rose canine berries (2 teaspoons for 250 ml of water) by immersing them in boiling water for about 10 minutes.

Licorice herbal tea

Licorice herbal tea

Licorice is also A herb with purifying and diuretic power as well as anti -inflammatory. The herbal tea that can be obtained can also be enjoyed in summer. It takes about 60 grams of dry root for 1 liter of water or 2 or 3 pieces for a single cup of water. However, these need to Boil for a long time (about an hour) to be able to release all their active ingredients.

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Tisana chamomile and lavender

Tisa chamomile

A herbal tea that can be drunk cold in the warm summer evenings To encourage relaxation and sleep It is the one that is prepared by combining together chamomile and lavender flowers. You will need two teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers and a teaspoon of lavender flowers for each cup of water.

Cucumber and lemon herbal tea

Citriolo and lemon herbal tea

Refreshing, moisturizing and with an excellent draining effect, this herbal tea is perfect for the summer. Cucumber is rich in water and mineral salts, helps to fight water retention and purify the body. United with lemon, enhances the detox effect and adds a citrus note.
Preparation: cut into slices half cucumber and half a organic lemon (with the peel), put them in infusion in hot water for 15-20 minutes, then let it cool at room temperature. Excellent also to be sipped during the day.