May Day is just around the corner – time for picnics, socializing, and enjoying the great outdoors. And what’s better than iced tea made at home from natural fruit teas? 🍹
Why choose iced tea over fruit teas?
🍓 No added sugar: the perfect alternative to carbonated drinks
🍑 Full of natural aromas: dried fruits, flowers and herbs for a full taste
🍋 Refreshing and healthy: hydration with character
🌿 You can combine them with fresh fruit, mint or lime
❄️ Cold soaking – natural tenderness of taste
Did you know that you can also make tea with cold water? Soaking tea leaves or fruit blends in cold water overnight allows for a gentle extraction that emphasizes sweet and fruity notes and reduces bitterness.
🫖 Cold soak process:
1. Add 2–3 teaspoons of fruit tea per liter of cold water to a pitcher.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 8–12 hours (preferably overnight).
3. Strain before serving and add ice, fresh fruit or herbs if desired.
🇯🇵 Tradition from Japan – Kōridashi method
As early as the 17th century, Japanese monks used the so-called Kōridashi method – preparing tea by melting ice. This slow and meditative method emphasizes sweetness and umami as the ice slowly drips over the tea leaves. The result is a subtle and refreshing drink without bitterness.
🧘 The perfect choice for lovers of aesthetics and delicate aromas.
🫐 Benefits of dried fruits in teas
Fruit teas are not only delicious – they are also full of nutrients:
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• Fiber for good digestion
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• Minerals like potassium, iron and magnesium
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• Antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative stress
“Tea is not just a drink - it is a moment of peace that we give to ourselves. 🌼🌿”