Sip Into Summer: Refreshing Tea Swaps for Sugary Drinks

When the summer heat rolls in, it’s easy to reach for sodas, energy drinks, and artificially flavored beverages to stay cool. While those drinks may offer a quick burst of flavor or energy, for some people, they can come with a caffeine crash and ingredients that leave you feeling more sluggish than refreshed.

Iced loose leaf tea is one of the easiest ways to enjoy bold flavor, steady energy and refreshing hydration without all the added sugar. From fruity herbal blends to crisp green teas, there’s a tea for every craving. Whether you are looking to cut out soda completely, or just wanting to try a wellness focused alternative, these are some teas we recommend! Continue reading to discover why one of these blends might be your new favorite beverage.

In this guide, we’re highlighting some of our favorite summer teas to help you:

• Swap the sugar

• Beat the afternoon caffeine crash

• Boost Hydration 

Grab your favorite glass, some ice, and let’s steep up something refreshing!

If you are looking to reduce the amount of sugar in your daily drinks, teas are a great replacement. They can be made cold or hot and if you still want some sweetness in your drink, these teas combine wonderfully with honey or agave. If carbonation is what you crave, try brewing a concentrated amount of tea, cooling it and adding it to sparkling water! Here are two of our favorite blends that will make for great alternatives to traditional sodas and more sugary drinks!

Organic Blood Orange Rooibos:

• Organic Blood Orange Rooibos is a fresh and flavorful tea that is delicious iced. The flavor is reminiscent of a fresh squeezed blood orange. This blend contains herbs that are high in antioxidants, support immune function and help reduce inflammation.

Review:

"The aroma and flavor is excellent! Love that it is caffeine-free.We will definitely be purchasing more."

-Trudie

Organic Honey Lemon Ginger:

• This blend has a lemon and honey taste with a light spice from the ginger. It also has a natural sweetness from the organic honeybush. Some of the benefits in this tea blend include immune health support and anti-inflammatory support.

Review:

"I’m not a big fan of ginger but the honey lemon got me to try it. I was pleasantly surprised that the ginger was not overwhelming and quite enjoyable."

-Erica L.

Afternoon energy crashes can often happen form a mix of high caffeinated content and sugar. Opt for something gentler that creates more sustained energy throughout the day. These recommended teas are both caffeinated and refreshing, perfect for a drink to start your day or to sip on in the afternoon.

Organic Mint Bliss: 

• This green tea blend is is natural sweet, refreshing and minty. Not only does this tea offer a sustained energy boost from the caffeine, it also has other benefits. This tea helps support digestion, reduce inflammation, can help reduce stress and promotes oral health.

Review:

"We enjoy this mint tea. Has a nice fresh minty flavor, but not harsh. We like it hot and cold."

-Teresa

Organic Peach Green Tea:

• This blend is a combination of green tea and peaches. It is sweet and refreshing especially when iced! The organic green tea in this blend is caffeinated, packed up antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Review:

"Love this tea. I gave up coffee and finally found something I love!"

-Dale P.

If your goal is to skip the soda and boost hydration, one of these teas might be what you are looking for! The teas contain herbs that support hydration and contain other benefits as well. They are also both delicious and refreshing iced!

Organic Hydration Tea:

• Organic Hydration Blend is light, floral and naturally sweet. It is a combination of 10 herbs that each contain their own unique wellness benefits.

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Organic Hibiscus Tea:

• Although this tea is just one ingredient, the organic hibiscus is bold, tart and helps boost hydration. It is also packed with antioxidants and vitamin C.

Review:

"Love the flavor! It’s great iced as well. Makes a nice afternoon/evening treat. A new favorite!"

-Crystal

Swapping out sodas and other sugary drinks this summer doesn't mean you need to lose flavorful and refreshing beverages. Loose leaf tea offers a delicious way to stay cool, energized, and hydrated all summer long. With endless ways to enjoy tea, whether that is making it hot, cold sparkling, or even as a mocktail, it’s easier than ever to turn healthy habits into something you genuinely look forward to drinking.

This summer, reach for a refreshing tea alternative and discover your new favorite beverage. From boosting hydration to providing smoother energy and antioxidant support, these teas are a simple step toward feeling your best all season long.