I'm gulity of buying those expensive iced teas from the shelf at health food stores, but if you have the time, they're so easy to make at home! Enjoy theses teas hot, but they are A-mazing cold! Drinks from left to right: Moroccan Iced Tea, Lemon Ginger Mate Iced Tea, and Stress Relief Iced Tea.Morr
The mint in Moroccan Iced Tea is a remedy for digestive problems, with Vitamin A, C, B12, and Folic Acid, Riboflavin, and Thiamine to name a few. Fresh lime juice offers a large dose of antioxidants, and strengthens the immune system. Lemon
Ginger Mate Tea has 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, 11 poly phenols, is high in antioxidants, and stimulates mental clarity. Agave, lemon, and ginger juice together have antibacterial properties, calcium for healthy bones and teeth, aid in proper digestion, help with menstrual disorders, and those who suffer with high blood pressure.
Stress Free Iced Tea relieves anxiety, migraines, and cramping with Chamomile. Rosehip has a tangy flavor, an excellent source of vitamin C, D, E, and antioxidants. Raspberry leaf tea is known support women’s reproductive health (though not to be taken during the first trimester of pregnancy), and relieves PMS. Lavender is calming, reduces insomnia, and alleviates depression. Cranberry juice alleviates urinary tract infection, contains powerful antioxidants, prevents tooth decay, and cures sore throats and colds.
Feel free to buy dried leaves in bulk to make tea, or buy tea bags.
Moroccan Iced Tea
4 Moroccan mint tea bags, strings tied together
6 cups filtered water
4-5 sprigs of fresh mint
the juice of 3 limes
2 cups ice cubes
agave syrup or unbleached granulated sugar
1. Using a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, then turn off the heat. Drop in the tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes.
2. Retrieve the tea bags and sweeten the tea if desired. Using a heat proof pitcher, add the ice cubes, lime juice, and pour the tea into the pitcher. Stir, ad the mint sprigs, and chill in the fridge until serving.
Lemon Ginger Mate Iced Tea
4 Yerba Mate tea bags, strings tied together
6 cups filtered water
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
juice of 4 lemons
2 cups ice cubes
agave syrup or honey to sweeten
1. Using a saucepan, bring the water and ginger to a boil, then turn off the heat. Drop in the tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes.
2. Retrieve the tea bags, and sweeten the tea if desired. Using a heatproof pitcher, add the ice cubes, then pour in the tea and lemon juice. Stir, and chill in the fridge until serving.
Stress Free Iced Tea
1 chamomile tea bag
1 Rosehip tea bag
1 raspberry leaf tea bag
1 lavender tea bag
3 cups cranberry juice
3 thin slices of fresh cucumber
3 thin slices of fresh orange
3 thin slices of Cox, Granny Smith, or Fiji apple
6 cups filtered water
2 cups ice cubes
agave syrup or honey to sweeten
1. Follow the directions to make tea as above until the tea is steeped. Remove the tea bags and sweetened. Using a heatproof pitcher, add in the following order: Ice, tea, juice. Finally add the apple, cucumber, and orange. Stir again, and chill for 15-20 minutes for flavors to fully blend.