Hydrating Floral Iced Tea: Tulsi-Based Refreshers

The world is in blossom! What better way to linger in the lengthening, sun-bathed days than with exquisitely light, hydrating floral iced tea? Our ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Sweet Rose and Hibiscus Teas offer delicate, naturally sweet, euphoric flavors while delivering the power of herbaceous adaptogen Tulsi (Holy Basil). 

“Queen of Herbs” Tulsi has been revered as a sacred plant throughout India for over 5,000 years. Known for its stress-relieving and life-enhancing qualities, Tulsi is known for supporting natural detoxification, promoting inner peace, bolstering immunity, and more. 

Our ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Sweet Rose Tea melds caffeine-free, energizing Tulsi with subtly sweet Indian Rose and soft Chamomile with magical, uplifting results. In our ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Hibiscus blend, potent Tulsi mingled with lightly tart, delicious hibiscus and a hint of berries for a gently tangy tropical retreat.

Separately or combined together, these two fragrant flavors bring on bright delight–a bouquet in a glass. 

Hydrating Floral Iced Tea

Classic Brew Method: 

1. Brew a tea concentrate: in a saucepan, place 4-5 tea bags in 2 cups boiled water and let steep for 3-5 minutes. 
2. If using loose tea, be sure to place 5 teaspoons in an infuser (infusion pitcher or individuals). 
3. Add 2 cups of cold water to the pot and cool slightly.
4. Place any flavor infusions you desire in a pitcher. 
5. Top with the tea (bags removed) and chill in the fridge until cool, about two hours. 
6. If loose leaf, be sure to strain the tea from the liquid for chilling. 
7. Strain and serve as is or over ice with garnish of choice. 

Enjoy these beautiful, iced teas the simple, classic way, or try these variations: 

Swap cold water for coconut: 

1. Add lightly sweet, mildly nutty flavor and a boatload of replenishing electrolytes by swapping some to all of your cold water for coconut water. 
2. Infuse with fruits: Enhance the floral flavors further with fruits for endless variations—simply add while steeping and/or chilling! Berries, sliced peaches, and citrus all complement beautifully, in taste and aesthetics.

Tea-Infused Simple Syrup: 

1. To make a simple syrup, steep 2-3 ORGANIC INDIA tea bags per 1 cup of  freshly boiled water. 
2. Steep tea for five minutes, then remove the bags and immediately add an equal amount of organic cane sugar to the hot water;  stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. 
3. Transfer the syrup to a glass storage jar and keep in the fridge. 
4. Add to taste to your iced teas, by the pitcher or the glass!

Love these thirst quenchers? Take it a step further by adding these DIY Floral Tea Ice Cubes.