With the sun blazing throughout these long summer days, we crave sweet drinks not only to satisfy our thirst but to revive ourselves and stay hydrated.
Tea and tisanes, are naturally packed with antioxidants which help our bodies fight free radicals caused by our polluted air and the busy lifestyle that surrounds us.
The challenge we face everyday is on how to find the balance between the crazy routine and the much-needed unwinding time, and most importantly what to eat and drink.
Did you know that you can brew a home-made iced tea with no added sugar and no preservatives or artificial flavours or colours in just 5 minutes? Yes, that is all it takes and it will also cost you much less than a bought-in soft drink.
So how simple is it?
First, you need to find out which type of iced tea you are in the mood for.
All the following Tettiera™ tea blends can be brewed and enjoyed chilled. Simply follow the brewing instructions found on the packaging and multiply according to the capacity of the glass pitcher. Once brewed, remove the tea leaves and add the recommended fruit and herbs. Refrigerate for at least 6 to 8 hours and enjoy!
| Tea Blend | Tea Type | Best served with |
| Gunpowder | Green Tea | Mint leaves |
| Rooibos Vanilla-flavoured | Tisane | Lime or Lemon & mint leaves |
| Fujian Pekoe | Green Tea | Peaches & Blueberries |
| Tempting Raspberry | Green Tea | Raspberry & Strawberries |
| Mango Twist | Green Tea | Mango and Apples |
| Thai Chai | Chai Tea | Coconut |
| Jasmine Silver Needle | White Tea | Peaches |
| Ali Shan | Oolong Tea | Blackberries |
| Tgħanniqa (Carob & Ceylon) | Black Tea | Pear & Honey |
| Peppermint Leaf | Tisane | Peaches |
| Berry Burst | Tisane | Mint leaves |
| Fruity Oolong Iced-Tea | Oolong Tea | Raspberries & Lemon |
Tettiera Summer Cumbo Pack
We have created an iced-tea kit with some of the ideal blends for you to try and enjoy at home! We’re offering free delivery on this product to Malta and Gozo customers.
Brewing Black Tea
If you are a black tea lover, start off by boiling 2 cups of water, steep 3 to 4 teaspoons of loose leaf and brew for a maximum of 5 minutes. Add 2 more cups of cold water, pour into a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. To sweeten your tea, add a cup of chopped fruit pieces or Agave syrup.
Your home-made brew is 100% clean and guilt-free with no preservatives and artificial flavours. With plenty of recipe ideas to choose from, your summer kitchen table will have all the variety to suit our long Maltese summer days!
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Brew, Refrigerate, Enjoy and Repeat!
