Iced tea: the benefits of cold infusion
When it comes to preparing iced tea, there are two schools: cold infusion and hot infusion. The first offers a delicate diffusion of tea aromas. By infusing in water at room temperature, you further avoid bitterness.
Diffusion in cold water blocks that of tannins and theine and develops softer flavors. Tannins are chemical compounds found in tea, coffee and chocolate that have an astringent and bitter flavor. Your drink will therefore have a low concentration of theine, unlike a hot infusion. It is ideal for consumption throughout the day.
Iced tea: the benefits of a low-sweet drink
In addition to being easy to prepare, the great advantage of iced tea is its health aspect. Iced tea is the perfect solution to industrial sodas, fruit juices and overly sweet drinks. Available everywhere and very refreshing, they are nevertheless not recommended for health reasons due to their high sugar content.
This summer, focus on naturalness without compromising on taste. Vary your recipes with your favorite teas, from the most classic to flavored variants. Add fruit for a sweet touch and herbs for freshness, and it’s ready! You benefit from the virtues of natural ingredients, while controlling your sugar consumption.
How to prepare iced tea to benefit from its benefits?
There are endless iced tea recipes, from the most indulgent to detox recipes. To make a drink that is as healthy as it is delicious, here are some tips:
Prefer mineral water or filtered water rather than tap water to make your iced tea. Without chlorine or limestone, the water will reveal all the aromas of your tea
The water must be at room temperature to make a perfect cold brew
Cold infusion requires patience: ideally you should allow an entire night in the refrigerator
Teas with milder aromas are more suitable for this type of diffusion. Prefer for example white teas, green teas or even rooibos, which will develop less bitterness than black tea
For hot infusion, refer to the instructions on the packaging of your organic tea Kusmi Tea
Delicate green teas require hot steeping for just a few minutes, while white teas require longer steeping, up to eight minutes.
Vary the sources of sugar according to your desires: sugar, honey, agave syrup, fruit syrups or whole fruits
Add well-being ingredients: herbs such as invigorating and stimulating mint or rosemary, antioxidant lemon juice or strips of ginger.
Iced tea: benefits and pleasure of taste combined in a single drink! Sip a delicious thirst-quenching, gourmet and refreshing beverage all summer long and enjoy the benefits of tea.
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