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Refreshing, calming, and packed with summer wellness benefits, this calming Iced Tea is the perfect drink for hot, stressful days. Made with our Cortisol Daytime Tea, fresh seasonal fruit, cooling herbs, and citrus, this delicious summer drink helps support the nervous system while keeping you hydrated and naturally energized.
Unlike sugary summer drinks that can leave you feeling more drained and overstimulated, this herbal iced tea is designed to help your body stay regulated during heat, busy schedules, travel, and summer stress. Let's make it!
The Calming & Hydrating Benefits Of This Iced Tea
Summer can place a surprising amount of physical stress on the body. Heat, dehydration, disrupted routines, travel, poor sleep, overstimulation, and packed schedules can all contribute to elevated cortisol levels and nervous system fatigue. That’s why the herbs in the Cortisol Daytime Tea are especially supportive during the summer months.
Meet the Herbs:
Tulsi
Tulsi, also known as holy basil, is one of the most beloved adaptogenic herbs in herbal medicine. It has been traditionally used for centuries to help the body adapt to stress while supporting mental clarity, focus, and emotional balance.
Lemon Verbena
Bright, citrusy lemon verbena helps gently calm and soothe the nervous system while adding a refreshing flavor that tastes especially delicious iced.
Hibiscus
Hibiscus naturally helps cool the body during hot weather while providing antioxidants that support hydration, circulation, and healthy skin. It’s especially supportive during summer heat and for women experiencing heat sensitivity or hot flashes.
Rose
Rose adds gentle emotional support while also helping cool and soothe the body during stressful or overheated states. It also gives this blend its soft floral brightness.
Rooibos & Calendula
These herbs help soothe inflammation and oxidative stress that can rise during periods of chronic stress, heat exposure, dehydration, and busy schedules.
Rosehips & Elderberries
Both rosehips and elderberries help support a healthy immune system during travel, social activities, seasonal stress, and increased summer exposure.
Ingredients for this Calming Iced Tea
- 4 teaspoons Cortisol Daytime Tea
- 4 cups hot water
- A handful of fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 orange or clementine, sliced into rounds
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
- A few cucumber slices
- Fresh mint leaves
- Optional: honey or maple syrup to taste
Tip: Use paper tea filters for easy tea brewing
How to Make the Perfect Calming Iced Tea
- Steep the Cortisol Daytime Tea in hot water for 10 minutes.
- Strain out the tea leaves and allow the tea to cool completely in the refrigerator.
- Add strawberries, citrus, cucumber, and mint to a large glass pitcher. Gently muddle the fruit and herbs to release their juices and flavor.
- Pour the chilled tea over the fruit mixture and stir well.
- Serve over ice and enjoy throughout the day.
For gatherings or parties, double the recipe and add extra fruit for a beautiful tea punch.
Tip: Elevate this iced tea with different-shaped ice cubes or fun straws
Why Herbal Iced Tea Is Better Than Traditional Iced Tea
Traditional summer drinks are often loaded with caffeine, excess sugar, artificial ingredients, and syrups that can actually leave the body feeling more stressed, dehydrated, jittery, and exhausted. While they may give a quick burst of energy, they often contribute to energy crashes, nervous system overstimulation, disrupted sleep, and increased cortisol levels later on.
Herbal iced tea offers a much gentler and more nourishing alternative. Instead of working against the body during hot weather, they help support hydration, cooling, digestion, nervous system balance, and steady energy naturally.
Because herbal teas are naturally rich in antioxidants and supportive botanicals, they can turn something as simple as staying hydrated into an easy and enjoyable summer routine without relying on excess caffeine or sugar to get through the day.
Give our other loose-leaf organic teas a try as iced tea!
Final Thoughts
By keeping a pitcher of this iced tea on hand, you can keep you and your family feeling calm and hydrated all summer long. If you try it and love it, we would love to hear from you. Either send us an email at info@looseleafmarket.com or tag us on your social posts @looseleafteamarket.
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Disclaimer: The information on this website is has been compiled from published sources and is provided only as a guide. While every effort has been taken to ensure that information published on this site is correct and up to date, this is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any illness. Also, although all of our teas are generally regarded as safe, please consult your doctor before trying any herbal remedies, especially if currently using medication, pregnant or breastfeeding.