🍑🧊 That's Just Peachy 🧊🍑

The temperatures are climbing, the sun is blazing, and that sticky humidity makes you sweat.

Sounds delightful, right?

Well, that's summer in the South.

To beat the heat, I always keep a large jug of iced tea in my fridge.

It's Iced Tea Season!

For those of you who've been following me for a while, you know that I enjoy both iced tea and hot tea all year round.

But during the summer, I tend to drink way more iced tea than hot tea. I'm a big fan of fruit-flavored teas, and cold peach tea is my absolute favorite.

I regularly drink Decaf Peach Black Tea and Honeybush Peach Tea—both are caffeine-free, so I can sip on them all day long, even into the evening, without worrying about caffeine.

I also love Jazzy Peach White Tea, Organic Ginger Peach White Tea, Peachy Keen White Tea, Peach Perfection Black Tea, and Peachy Apricot Green Tea.

Do you think I have enough peach tea varieties?

If you're unsure how to make iced tea, I can help. Try any of these three easy methods:

1. Traditional Iced Tea Brewing

Start by using the same amount of tea as you would for a hot cup, pot, or pitcher—typically 1 teaspoon for every 8 ounces of water.

Add boiling water, then steep the tea for the usual time before removing the tea leaves.

Allow the tea to cool on the counter for about half an hour, then transfer it to the fridge to chill.

Once completely cool, pour over ice and enjoy.

2. Cold Brew Method

I like the Cold Brew Method for green and white teas.

Start by using the same amount of tea as you would for a hot cup, pot, or pitcher—typically 1 teaspoon for every 8 ounces of water.

Add the coldest water available and let the tea steep in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.

After that, your tea will be ready to drink.

Yep, it's that quick, and you'll end up with delicious iced tea.

You can remove the green or white tea leaves or leave them in the cold brew; you can't over-steep them using this method.

You can also brew a second batch with the same leaves.

Pour your tea over ice and enjoy.

My Craft Cold Brew Filter system makes this preparation super easy!

3. Flash Chill Method

Start by using the same amount of tea as you would for a hot cup, pot, or pitcher—typically 1 teaspoon for every 8 ounces of water.

Add half the amount of boiling water needed.

Steep the tea as usual, then remove the tea leaves.

Next, add ice to make up the remaining half of the water.

Stir to dissolve the ice completely.

Once the tea is cool, pour it over ice and enjoy.

For example, if your pitcher holds 16 ounces, use 2 generous teaspoons of tea and 8 ounces of hot water. Steep the tea as normal, then add 8 ounces of ice cubes until your tea reaches a total of 16 ounces.

Black tea, green tea, oolong tea, white tea, green tea, honeybush, fruit teas, and some herbal teas all have the potential to make excellent iced teas.

Try to experiment with different types and flavors to discover your favorites. You can also blend more than one flavor to create your own unique iced tea.

Do you have any questions or need a tea suggestion? Feel free to reply to this email, call, or text. We're here to assist you every step of the way!

So here's to raising a glass of cold iced tea and enjoying the summer,

~Dani

Disclaimer: This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. It is not to replace the advice of a qualified healthcare or medical professional.