Posted by Rachel | Posted in Tea and Accessories | Posted on 19-10-2009
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Cold Filtered Iced Tea
A hot, sultry day can create a languid atmosphere, but it can be changed with a refreshingcold glass of filtered iced tea. Iced tea has been one of the most celebrated summer drinks for years now. Iced tea is popular because it is refreshing and can be mixed with fresh fruits to make it more lip smacking and delicious.
There are so many drinks that can compliment summer but nothing beats iced tea. Other drinks may be enough to quench your thirst, but with filtered iced tea, it is a whole new experience! When you have a hot cup of herbal tea, it gives a soothing, relaxing and calming effect on you. When you drink your tea iced, it will still give you the same effect So then what makes it so special?. Other than its refreshing qualities, there is a wealth of health benefits, which you can experience from iced herbal tea. The freezing drink chills our body temperature and boosts energy, making it easier for us to snap out of our laziness and do our summer chores.
You can be very creative while making iced tea. Since tea is versatile, you can experiment with numerous varieties and methods to make it. The basic method of making filtered iced tea is a simple process involving just a few key pieces of equipment or ingredients. Just follow the quick brewing instruction:
Iced tea tastes better with organic loose leaf tea and filtered water. To make a refreshing chilled filtered iced tea, you need a cold filter Iced Tea Pot (easily available at Art Of Tea), loose leaf and filtered water. Now, place a desired amount of loose tea leaves in the jug and pour cold water. Let it steep in your refrigerator for 12 to 16 hours. After that you can add ice cubes and sugar and serve it chilled. You can experiment with the recipe to suit your tastes like putting mint, lemon, peach or make the beverage with the kind of tea you like.
Summer is the only time where you can fully enjoy the refreshing energizing effect that iced tea can give. Nothing accompanies the summer heat better than a pitcher of iced tea. So, grab every moment there is. Relax by the pool, sunbathe at the beaches, play soccer accompanied by a chilled glass of iced tea. It is indeed fun to begin and end the summer with this celebrated beverage.
About the Author
Art of Tea is a tea importer and wholesaler based in Los Angeles, California. We hand blend and custom craft the world’s finest organic teas and botanicals. Our teas are carefully selected directly from growers, each one offering a unique story. To know more visit us at:http://www.artoftea.com/
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