During Australia's scorching summers staying hydrated and cool can seem like an impossible task.

Luckily we've got a list of our favourite five teas to help you stay hydrated this summer with the help of our hydration heroes stay cool and fresh throughout the summer.

When Should I Drink Teas for Maximum Hydration?

It’s almost an impossible task falling asleep in the Aussie summers, especially when you can’t even find the cool side of the pillow! Luckily drinking herbal tea before you go to bed can help to cool you off.

For maximum cooling and hydrating effects sip on one of our herbal spring teas before you do to sleep and you should find yourself sleeping a little more soundly.

How Does Tea Cool You Down?

Soothing herbs like mint, chamomile and lavender are all popular choices for cooling teas. Hibiscus tea is another popular choice because it is a diuretic so it helps the water in your body to flow more freely.

Many of our spring teas are anti inflammatories or have other cooling properties for you to enjoy all summer long.

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea is a popular choice to enjoy over ice in the summer. You can customise this blend with pretty much anything you think tastes yummy and enjoy all summer long! 

Ingredients:

• 2 litres of water
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 lemon cut into slice
• Fresh mint leaves, for a fun garnish
• 8 chamomile tea bags (or 8 tablespoons of loose chamomile flowers)
• Ice cubes 

Instructions:

1. First two litres of water should be brought to a rolling boil in a big pot or a kettle.
2. Next you should put the tea bags of chamomile (or loose chamomile in a tea filter). Depending on your preferred strength let it steep for ten to fifteen minutes.
3. Stir the honey into the tea while it's still warm until it dissolves completely. Depending on how much sweetness is your preference you can skip this step.
4. Once steeped remove the tea bags or strainer and let the tea cool to room temperature. After it has cooled transfer it to the fridge to chill for at least 2-3 hours.
5. Fill a large jug or individual glasses with ice cubes. Then pour the chilled chamomile tea over the ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.

Lavender Tea

Pretty in purple our lavender tea is a perfect blend of fresh spring flavour and visual appeal. You can enjoy this one over ice and stay hydrated all day long while tasting all the yummy flavours of lavender. 

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons dried lavender buds or tea bags
• 1 lemon, sliced
• Fresh lavender sprigs or mint for garnish
• Two litres of water
• 4 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
• Ice cubes 

Instructions:

1. Start by bringing two litres of water to a rolling boil in a large pot or a kettle.
2. Then remove the water from heat and add the dried lavender buds (in a tea infuser) or lavender tea bags. Let it steep for 10-15 minutes depending on how strong you'd like the lavender flavour.
3. If you'd like your tea sweet add honey or agave syrup while the tea is still warm and continue stirring until it's fully dissolved.
4. After steeping remove the lavender buds or tea bags and let the tea cool down to room temperature before transferring it to the fridge to chill for at least 2-3 hours.
5. Finally fill a large jug or glasses with ice cubes. Then pour the chilled lavender tea over the ice and garnish with lemon slices or fresh lavender sprigs for a touch of elegance.

Peppermint Tea

Our blend of peppermint tea is definitely perfect to be brewed in a huge pitcher to enjoy at home or even at work.

Fill a to go mug and enjoy this minty fresh feeling all summer long. If we’re honest, we even use peppermint tea as a base for fun cocktails like mojitos in the summer to give our entertaining a healthy herbal kick! 

Ingredients:

• 8 peppermint tea bags (or eight tablespoons of dried peppermint leaves)
• Two litres of water
• 4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 lime sliced
• Fresh mint leaves for a fun garnish
• Ice cubes 

Instructions:

1. Start with 2 litres of water at a rolling boil in a large pot or kettle.
2. After that simply take the water off of the heat and add the peppermint tea bags or dried peppermint in a tea infuser and let it steep for about 10-15 minutes.
3. Stir in honey or maple syrup while the tea is still warm allowing it to fully dissolve. This step is optional depending on your preferred sweetness level.
4. Once steeped remove the tea bags or infuser, and allow the tea to cool to room temperature. After cooling place the tea in the fridge to chill for at least 2-3 hours.
5. Fill a large jug or individual glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled peppermint tea over the ice and garnish with lime slices and fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch.

Hibiscus Tea

Without hibiscus tea our summer tea list would not be the same! Because it tastes so good this blend is almost like an old friend that we cannot live without. When you need a sweet and tasty treat sip on our hibiscus tea hot or cold! 

We’ve got a whole bunch of delicious hibiscus tea recipes for you to try over on our tea journal so be sure to check it out and let us know which ones you love!

Green Tea First Harvest

Finally we’ve got the original iced tea powerhouse with our delicately sweet blend of green tea! Green tea first harvest is honestly the blend we would recommend for anybody who says they don’t enjoy green tea.

A little sweeter than you’re usual blend green tea first harvest is ideal for summer sipping! 

Ingredients:

• 8 high-quality first harvest green tea bags (or 8 teaspoons of loose leaf green tea)
• 2 litres of water
• 3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
• 1 lemon sliced
• Fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes 

Instructions:

1. First you should bring 2 litres of water to a temperature of about 80°C (175°F). Try not to use boiling water as it can make green tea taste bitter which is often why people dislike it.
2. Remove the water from heat and add the green tea bags (or loose leaf tea in a tea infuser). Let it steep for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea. Green tea is delicate so avoid over steeping to prevent bitterness.
3. While the tea is still warm stir in honey or agave syrup to taste. This step is optional, based on how sweet you like your iced tea.
4. Once the tea has steeped remove the tea bags or tea infuser. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature before transferring it to the fridge to chill for at least 2-3 hours.
5. Finally fill a large jug or individual glasses with ice cubes. Pour the chilled green tea over the ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for a refreshing finish. 

If you enjoy experimenting with iced teas then we know you will love the above recipes.

Let us know how you’ve used them and if you feel more hydrated this summer. It’s going to be a scorcher!