Sip Your Way Into Summer with DAVIDsTEA

Disclosure: We received products to facilitate our post. All opinions are our own.

I’m a fan of drinking refreshing iced tea year-round, but with warmer temperatures and opportunities for warm-weather get-togethers, I tend to consume even more of this chilled treat in the summer months.

Iced tea offers refreshment with the opportunity to indulge in some of our favorite flavors without added sugar. We were so excited to sample some of the new products from DAVIDsTEA’s summer collection that make it easier than ever to sip away at the best tastes of the season.

One of our favorite selections from their Summer Collection is appropriately named “Pura Vida” which reminds me of a trip I took to Costa Rica, where residents and tourists alike embraced this motto of relaxing and enjoying life. Drinking Pura Vida tea certainly is reminiscent of that laid back joy. The fresh and fruity tea is chamomile-based with the exciting flavors of pineapple and coconut. I could drink this tea with every meal of the day, and know I will be stocking up while this limited edition tea is still available! The pineapple and coconut taste fun and exotic without overpowering the drink with sweetness.

We can’t think about summer without the iconic refreshment of a watermelon. With Luscious Watermelon Tea, every day can feel as fun as the Fourth of July. It’s packed with mouthwatering refreshment! Pomegranate fans will love Pom Diggity, a black tea with hibiscus and pomegranate seeds.

If you’re looking to enjoy some of your favorite summer cocktails without the alcohol, the cocktail collection features pineapple mimosa, sangria, and raspberry mojito. Tea that bring out the flavors of these drinks, without the alcohol, proves a healthier way to indulge in summertime beverages. I even served the sangria to a friend who is expecting her first baby, as a fun way to toast her pregnancy. Sipping the raspberry mojito tea, I can see, smell and taste the real fruits and mints that go into this delicious drink!

We would be remiss if we didn’t mention DAVIDsTEA’s new innovative iced tea perfect pitcher. The nylon infuser screws into the cap, so you can easily steep loose leaf tea without spilling any of the leaves. It also comes apart for easy cleaning. The pitcher even lays flat for easy storage in your picnic basket or your refrigerator. The ‘cocktail collection’ perfect pitcher features whimsical designs that are perfect for serving guests on a hot day.

If you prefer to drink hot tea this summer, a fun way to do it is with a colour-changing Nordic mug. We love this new design featuring one of our favorite tropical animals – a sloth! The color of the mug actually changes color when hot water is added. The handy infuser inserts right into the mug itself, and cover serves as a cute coaster after the tea steeps! It’s so easy to brew hot tea this way, as the infuser totally eliminates any potential loose leaf tea mess.

For these and other refreshing tea ideas, visit www.davidstea.com/us-en or visit a store near you.

Lorianne Lacey