Most of us probably associate drinking tea mainly with autumn and winter, when it's unpleasantly cold outside. The only thing we want then is to drink a warm brew that will provide our body with much-desired warmth. In contrast, when we think of a hot summer, tea is not the first thing that comes to mind. And that's a shame!
Tea can be brewed and served in many different forms – be it in its traditional version as a warming brew or as chilled iced tea. The latter option, in particular, will be perfect for hot afternoons, providing pleasant relief to our overheated bodies.
In this post, you will not only learn why it's worth reaching for tea during summer heat, but also discover which Basilur tea blends are worth choosing.
Why drink tea in summer?
The summer season is characterized by high temperatures, significant exposure of our bodies to sunlight, and humid air. These conditions can lead to dehydration of the body, a state that hinders its proper functioning. Therefore, it is extremely important to ensure proper hydration. A good way to provide the body with a large amount of fluids is... drinking tea!
Benefits of drinking tea during hot weather:
- A flavorful and, above all, healthy alternative to water.
- Perfectly quenches thirst and hydrates the body.
- High content of theine in tea has a stimulating effect.
- Chilled tea provides soothing refreshment.
Which Basilur teas to choose for summer?
Caribbean Cocktail from the Fruit Infusions collection
The fruit blend – which includes raisins, hibiscus, cherry, apple, papaya, orange peel, cornflower, and the aroma of pineapple and coconut – is a true essence of exotic flavors straight from the hot tropics!
The blend yields a brew with a distinctly sweet taste, which perfectly intertwines with sour notes.
Caribbean Cocktail is a composition inspired by the tastes and aromas of Caribbean drinks! For this reason, it will be perfect as a base for alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktails. Above all, it's worth using this tea to prepare Piña Colada!
Assorted from the Magic Fruits collection
This set will win the hearts of tea lovers who appreciate a blend of sweet and sour notes! The tea caddy contains 4 varieties of black Ceylon tea, enclosed in individually wrapped sachets. Thanks to them, you can brew a delicious tea quickly and easily.
Magic Fruits Assorted includes 4 flavors:
- Strawberry & Kiwi – with natural strawberry and kiwi aroma.
- Mango & Pineapple – with mango and pineapple aroma.
- Raspberry & Rosehip – with natural raspberry aroma.
- Sweet Cherry – with cherry aroma.
Treat yourself or your loved ones to a gift in the form of a set full of juicy fruit flavor combinations!
Mix Fruit Lemonade from the Fruit Infusions collection
How about a tea whose taste and aroma were inspired by refreshing and thirst-quenching lemonade?
Mix Fruit Lemonade is a blend of rose, hibiscus, orange, apple, lime, stevia, and natural aromas of tropical fruits and citrus. The careful selection of ingredients has resulted in a tea that emits a wonderfully crisp scent after brewing and masterfully juxtaposes the sweetness of pineapple and mango with tart and refreshing notes of citrus.
Passion Tropica from the Vintage Blossoms collection
Just one sip of Passion Tropica is enough to feel like you're in a tropical paradise!
The combination of the most delicate Ceylon green tea leaves with chamomile flowers and passion fruit aroma creates a tea that captivates with its subtle character. The fresh, herbaceous taste extracted from the leaves wonderfully intertwines with chamomile adding lightness and the sweetness of exotic passion fruit.
The metal tin in which the tea is enclosed catches the eye! All thanks to its intense shade of yellow and carefully crafted graphics of flowers and fruits.
Uva from the Leaf of Ceylon collection
Black teas from the Uva region are characterized by a mild taste and aroma, and after brewing, they turn a copper color. Their unique and exotic bouquet results from the district's location at an altitude of 900 to 1500 meters above sea level and the influence of monsoons on the tea bushes' flowering process.
Uva is a true classic!
Join the ranks of enthusiasts of this traditional Ceylon tea and discover what makes this brew so special.
Jasmine Green from the Chinese collection
Jasmine Green is a fully soothing blend of Chinese green tea leaves with jasmine petals and aroma.
The intoxicatingly sweet scent of the tea brings to mind long, summer afternoons spent in a flower-filled garden!
After brewing the blend, the infusion takes on a golden-green hue, and the taste is dominated by herbaceous notes culminating in a sweet finish.
Frosty Afternoon from the Oriental collection
Don't let the name fool you! Frosty Afternoon is perfect as a remedy for muggy and sunny weather!
The combination of Ceylon black tea leaves with white and blue cornflower and natural aroma of passion fruit and orange creates a tea that inspires delight with its citrus aftertaste and highly refreshing scent.
Be sure to add ice cubes to the amber infusion, as well as lemon and orange slices, which will bring out and enhance the fresh character of the tea.
Assorted Vol. I from the Fruit Infusions collection
If you are looking for fruit-floral blends, then Assorted Vol. I is for you! This set offers 4 flavors of carefully composed teas whose tastes and sensory enveloping scents linger long in memory.
The ornate packaging contains sachets of tea:
- Orange Peach – with natural orange and peach aroma.
- Blackcurrant & Blackberry – with natural strawberry, blackberry, and blackcurrant aroma.
- Indian Summer – with natural orange, rose, and lemon aroma.
- Forest Fruits – with natural strawberry, passion fruit, and lemon aroma.
Assorted from the White Tea collection
This is the perfect set for lovers of delicate teas with a fruity twist!
The gift tea caddy contains 4 flavors:
- Forest Fruit – with forest fruit aroma.
- Mango Orange – with mango and orange aroma.
- Peach Rose – with peach and rose aroma.
- Strawberry Vanilla – with strawberry and vanilla aroma.
The addition of juicy fruit flavors emphasizes and enriches the subtlety characteristic of white tea infusions.
Assorted from the Magic Fruits collection
Magic Fruits Assorted is a true variation of fruity flavors! The base of the 5 compositions - included in the set - is Ceylon green tea leaves. Its delicate flavor bouquet with strong herbaceous notes blends exquisitely with sweet, tart, and spicy additions.
The brightly colored box contains tea bags:
- Raspberry – with raspberry aroma.
- Ginger & Orange – with ginger and orange aroma.
- Soursop – with graviola aroma.
- Melon & Banana – with melon and banana aroma.
Assorted from the Cold Brew collection
Summer flavors enclosed in a decorated tea caddy!
Cold Brew is a collection of Basilur teas that allows you to brew an infusion… cold? Yes, making iced tea has never been easier. Just pour cold water over the tea bag, add ice cubes, selected additions, and voilà – a refreshing drink is ready!
Cold Brew Assorted contains 6 flavors of intensely fruity teas:
- Cherry Lime – with natural cherry, lime, and citrus aroma.
- Strawberry Cucumber & Mint – with natural strawberry and mint aroma.
- Guava Passionfruit – with passion fruit and citrus aroma.
- Orange Mango – with natural mango, orange, and lemon aroma.
- Coconut Pineapple – with natural coconut and pineapple aroma.
- Pomegranate Blueberry – with natural pomegranate and blueberry aroma.
Moroccan Mint from the Oriental collection
There is nothing more refreshing than a glass of chilled green tea with a hint of aromatic mint!
This oriental composition is a perfectly balanced fusion of the herbaceous flavor extracted from Ceylon green tea leaves with the crisp, intense aftertaste of mint. Thanks to the carefully conducted processing, the tea retains its refreshing character and is devoid of bitterness.
Choose an infusion that will perk you up after the first sip!