It is a hot day and you have errands to run. You’re thirsty, tired and probably grumpy. Water is boring and soda and juices aren’t really that great for your new clean healthy lifestyle. In a flash moment of genius you reach for a cold brew iced tea.
Traditional tea drinkers might be shuddering in their boots, but we think that cold brew tea is our new BFF! Ahmad Tea’s Cold Brew Iced Teas are a quick and convenient way to enjoy freshly brewed iced tea. The teabags brew in cold water in just a few minutes – no need for boiling water.
They are completely sugar and sweetener free, so they offer the perfect alternative to soft drinks but still have some of that energy boosting caffeine we love and crave. The range includes black and green tea blends, so there is a flavor and blend to suit different tastes.
The invention of iced tea is often attributed to Richard Belchynden who was manning a booth at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. It was an intense hot summer day and visitors weren’t too psyched about trying a hot beverage, so he threw in some ice cubes into already steeped tea and hey presto! Iced tea was born. The story might be apocryphal because there are other documented instances of iced tea dating before 1904 in the southern United States, but we like a good origin story.
It also makes sense as in hotter climates, iced tea is definitely more enticing. You can certainly make your own iced tea from any of your favorite Ahmad Tea blends, but that involves boiling water, letting the tea sit in hot water until it blossoms and blooms and then adding ice or chilling it. Now, this is an unnecessary process since you have the perfect alternative.
The cold brew iced teas are also perfect for people who are on the go. Just throw a tea bag in your water bottle (a reusable one is even better), let it steep for five minutes and your refreshing drink is ready with all of its flavorful goodness. So whether you are actively trying to cut down on sugar or just don’t want to suffer from a sugar crash, you now have a new perfect drink to reach for every time.
If you are a black tea lover, you can choose between Lemon & Lime or Peach & Passion fruit. And if green tea is your thing, then try the Lemon & Mint or the Mango & Lychee. All of the flavors are very summery and zesty. Perfect for an after-meal pick me up or paired with a healthy lunch.
We also like getting creative with our drinks. Brew Peach and Passion Fruit Cold Brew in cold water for five minutes, add some peach and lemon syrup, ice and give it a good shake. And to make it extra pretty, decorate with a couple of fresh peach slices and mint leaves. Or you can add some mango juice and freshly cut slices to the Mango & Lychee blend for a quick tropical treat. You don’t even need to complicate it, fresh mint leaves or a slice of lemon is an instant game changer if you want something extra.
Find your new favorite Cold Brew Ahmad Tea in supermarkets, co-ops, and roomserviceq8.com. For tantalizing tea recipes, information and inspiration, follow @ahmadteaarabia on Instagram.
