Summer is in full swing, and while the heat may have you thinking of ice-cold drinks, let’s not forget the timeless allure of tea. Yes, we’re talking about a Hot Tea Summer! This season, it’s all about refreshing tropical teas, zesty citrus teas, and the luscious flavours that make cold brewing a delightful experience. And of course, no tea session is complete without a spread of high tea food ideas to turn a simple sip into a sumptuous affair.

Tropical Teas for Your Summer Escape

Imagine sitting under a palm tree, waves lapping at the shore, with a cup of the finest tea that encapsulates that scene. Our range of tropical teas does just that. Dive into the zest of summer with our Fruit & Herbal Tea collection, the unsurpassable flavour of Micronesian mango’s makes love to the taste buds. Fruity, lively and bright. Start a new affair! What we can tell you is that the film, like a pot of herbal tea, is hot stuff! Phew! Last Mango in Paris shares the same racy sentiment as the ground breaking piece of cinematic revelry. The tea blends the sultry character of fresh tropical mango with sexy hibiscus, elevating elderberry, sultry orange, arousing apple and racy rosehips.

If you’re feeling adventurous, the taste of Bela Coola or Casablanca are – the best herbal tea you will ever taste. The delicious blend of orange and pineapple flavours combined with the natural flavours and tartness of the various dried fruits create summertime cooler or a winter time summer reminder. On the west coast of Canada in the province of British Columbia, there is a long fiord called Bella Coola. The water is crystal clear, the mountains rise to the sky from the water’s edge. Fishing boats head west towards the Pacific Ocean and bald eagles soar overhead screaming at those that dare to disrupt the tranquillity. For a summer time drink Bella Coola iced is hard to beat. It is refreshing and thirst quenching is not overly sweet. For formal times garnish the glass with a strawberry and a sprig of mint – for non-formal times pour it into your glass and enjoy it gulp after gulp!

Casablance Fruit & Herbal Tea is a dance of flavours with its exotic fruit blend that invigorates the senses. This tea has a flavour that is a melody of fruits. Some of the fruits are exotic and others have a definite North American flavour. Think of a Saturday market where the fresh smells of various fruits tantalizingly blend in the air. This tea has notes of raspberry that come to the foreground. For a summer time drink Casablanca iced is hard to beat. It is refreshing and thirst quenching and not overly sweet. For formal times garnish the glass with a strawberry and a sprig of mint – for non-formal times pour it into your glass and enjoy it gulp after gulp! If you have small children use the Casablanca tea to make popsicles – they taste great and contain very little sugar.

By virtue of the fact that these blends do not contain any tea and are a special blend of fruits and herbs – they are caffeine free! An additional benefit is that these ‘teas’ contain Vitamin C. What could be better – Casablanca a healthy drink that tastes GREAT!

And for a berry-licious twist, the Berry Berry Fruit & Herbal Tea will not disappoint. Each sip brings forth a cascade of vibrant berry flavours that are as lively as a summer fiesta.

Citrus Teas for a Burst of Sunshine

Citrus and summer go hand in hand, and our citrus teas will zest up your hot tea summer with a burst of sunshine. Refreshing and invigorating, these teas cleanse the palate and offer a rejuvenating boost. Our Lemon Green Tea is simplicity at its best, with a zesty lemon flavour that pairs beautifully with the grassy notes of green tea.

And for a unique twist, try the Bohemian Raspberry Tea. This blend puts a tea-centric spin on another quintessential summer drink. Ooh-la-la… refreshing raspberry with smooth green tea notes…

Cold Brewing for a Chill Tea Experience

When the mercury rises, cold brewing is the way to go. It’s a process that gently extracts the flavours of tea, resulting in a smoother, mellower cup. And it couldn’t be more straightforward – just steep your favourite tropical or citrus teas in cool water and let time do the rest.

Cold brewing works marvellously well with our tropical and citrus selections. The slow infusion draws out delicate flavours while minimizing bitterness, making for a supremely quenching beverage.

High Tea Food Ideas to Complement Your Cup

A Hot Tea Summer wouldn’t be complete without some delectable high tea food ideas to accompany your tropical and citrus brews. Think mini sandwiches with creamy fillings, petit fours glinting with summer berries, or even scones slathered with citrus-infused jams and mouth-watering clotted cream.

For a tropical twist, serve up mini coconut cupcakes or passion fruit tarts. And why not experiment with using our teas in your recipes? Glazes and syrups infused with our delicious teas…