Summer heat can be a bit overwhelming. Here are a few herbal tea recipes to add a little coolness to the days ahead.
Chrysanthemum
A natural coolant
Ingredients: Dried chrysanthemum flowers, honey (optional)
Add chrysanthemum to boiling water. Let the mix steep for 5 minutes, add honey, and enjoy!
Chamomile
Great topically for inflammation and is used to calm the mind and body and also help with sleep
Ingredients: Whole fresh chamomile, honey (optional), fresh lemon juice
Add chamomile to boiling water, simmer for 5 minutes, strain, stir in honey and lemon juice. Pour over ice and garnish with a lemon slice.
Rooibos
A caffeine free red tea with antioxidant properties
Ingredients: Dried rooibos, freshly squeezed orange juice, club soda. mint leaves, lemon slices, honey (optional)
Bring water to a boil. Add in rooibos tea. Let steep for 5 minutes. Add honey. Add freshly squeezed orange juice and club soda, garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices for a delightful summer beverage.
Mint
The cooling menthol in mint makes it a perfect cooling summer drink. Mint is also known for its digestive properties and can aid with indigestion, nausea, and gas. Add a little peppermint to cool the body down even more.
Ingredients: Fresh mint, peppermint (optional), green tea (optional for an extra energy lift) honey (optional), 2 lemon slices
Add fresh mint, peppermint, and green tea to boiling water, simmer for 5 minutes, strain and stir in honey. Pour over ice and garnish with a couple lemon slices.
For more variety, use these same recipes and swap out different teas: hibiscus, lemon balm, and fruit tea.
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Acupuncturist, herbalist, Maya abdominal practitioner, and reflexologist Christina Morris is the founder of Element Natural Healing Arts. Writing about health and wellness gives her an outlet to express her care and concern for her beloved community. She believes everyone can achieve better health and happiness–emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.