What are the benefits of iced tea?
Healthier than a soft drink, iced tea contains no chemicals or artificial additives. Just water, green tea, white tea, or black tea, and sometimes natural flavourings from fruit, flowers, berries, spices, and more. Unless you have a heavy hand with the sugar bowl, iced tea is also lower in sugar—or completely sugar-free. You decide the measure! Just like hot tea, iced tea is renowned for its stimulating effect. Released gradually into the body, caffeine is thought to enhance our focus and memory. Not to mention that tea is celebrated as a natural stress reliever, whilst being rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
What are the benefits of iced herbal tea?
Caffeine-free, these refreshing drinks rely entirely on the benefits of plants. Depending on personal taste, you can opt for “tropical fruit”, “red berry”, “citrus”, or “hibiscus” flavours. But you can also choose according to the little everyday niggles you want to soothe. Had a rich lunch that is hard to digest? Turn to verbena or peppermint with the Be Cool organic herbal tea. Need to de-stress? Treat yourself to a moment of pure relaxation with the Feel Zen organic herbal tea, blending rooibos, fruit, and caramel.
How to make iced tea or iced herbal tea?
Preparing a drink as refreshing as iced tea could not be simpler. For the most generous option, go for the special jug-size teabag! 1 bag = 1 one-litre carafe of iced tea. Perfect for sharing a toast with colleagues… and bonding in the open-plan office! Simply fill a carafe halfway with simmering water at 95°C before dropping in the special jug teabag. Sit back and relax while the blend infuses for about 7 minutes. Add plenty of ice cubes. It is ready! Sip, savour, and enjoy your refreshing drink. Deluxe option: add fruit such as cucumber slices, lemon, or fresh mint leaves to give your iced tea an extra lift and feel like you are on a sunny terrace just as the 2 pm meeting is about to start.
Why treat yourself to an iced tea break at the office?
Between intense work sessions, breaks offer a chance to slow down and take a moment for yourself. Pausing, taking time out, helps you refocus better afterwards. More hydrating and refreshing than coffee, enjoying an iced tea or iced herbal tea can (also) be a sociable moment with colleagues. You get to know each other better, build connections, and strengthen team spirit. If you are looking for more tips to boost well-being at work, here is an inspiring list of ideas.
Which iced teas and iced herbal teas does Kusmi Tea offer?
To add to your list of refreshing drinks to try at the office this summer: AquaRosa, the organic fruit blend to experience an alcohol-free rosé spritz. AquaExotica, a tropical virgin cocktail based on an infusion of hibiscus and exotic fruits. AquaSummer, the organic iced herbal tea with peach and apricot notes, perfect as an alternative to ready-made iced tea. AquaFrutti, highlighting superfruits and goji berries. Not forgetting organic spearmint green tea served iced… just as fresh, but far more office-friendly than a mojito! So, which iced teas will you be indulging in at work this summer?
