A refreshing tea infusion especially for summer: Three healthy and delicious options as a cold or hot infusion. Lemongrass and the addition of a variety of summer leaves in a personal test tube. A tea infusion with the exact flavor you crave. Summer is coming, and with it the opportunity to share a drink and refresh yourself. Choose your favorite tea for the summer season.
- Summer infusion: Lemongrass and mint - refresh yourself with a wonderful, summery flavor.
- Summer tea infusion: Green tea, lemongrass and mint - for summer energy, and a wonderful, refreshing flavor.
- Summer tea infusion: Green tea, lemongrass, and butterfly pea flowers - for summer energy and a delicate drink with a unique color.
Lemongrass, lemongrass or lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), is the basis for the summer infusion. It spreads a fresh citrus aroma, reminiscent of a combination of lemon and delicate mint. Lemongrass is extremely healthy, rich in antioxidants, and has been found in studies to work against cancer cells without harming normal cells. It is known in traditional medicine as beneficial for the digestive system and generally strengthening.
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) has long been a regular guest in the home. It is a plant known for its seemingly contradictory abilities - to calm and increase energy. This tea contains components that protect the body from oxidative damage (free radicals), as a delicate balance of sugar and lipid levels in the blood, and is known to help the digestive system. The tea provides a wonderful base for the scents and flavors added to it.
Peppermint is a plant from the labiate family and is very common in culinary and medicinal use around the world. Traditional medicinal uses are in the treatment of digestive and respiratory problems, and in Chinese medicine it is known to have a cooling and drying effect, and is therefore particularly suitable for the hot summer.
Mint leaves (Mentha spicata) are especially well-known and loved in Israel. Mint infusion has a cooling quality, and is known for its many virtues, especially in relation to the digestive system. It is known to help relieve stomach pain, gas, and nausea. In addition, mint infusion may soothe headaches, slightly improve mood, and even relieve nasal and respiratory congestion.
Blue butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea), adds a deep blue color to the infusion (which changes color to purple if a few drops of lemon are added to it - highly recommended). The flavor of the infusion is very delicate. In Ayurvedic and herbal medicine, it is considered a cooling tea, supporting memory, vision, and calming the nervous system. Great qualities for the summer attack of the senses. The purple flowers are also known antioxidants.
(And for those who like to add a little sweetness, and do not plan to sweeten with honey, you can choose to add a few stevia leaves - a natural sweetener to the infusion).
Why in a test tube?
Ease of use - The tall, opaque glass test tube allows for the extraction of herbs for several cups of tea. Great for use in a pitcher, and can also be used in cups. The fine grooves in the glass significantly reduce the amount of herbs that come out of the water compared to strainers. You get a high-quality brew that is pleasant to drink. The test tube, unlike tea bags, also remains an excellent tool for reuse in extracting subsequent infusions.
Seasonal tea infusion: Summer in a personal test tube, is a great infusion because you compose it to your taste. The summer infusion combines the flavorful lemongrass leaves, refreshing with mint or spearmint, with butterfly pea as an infusion or with green tea leaves.
Extracting all the goodness of nature in a test tube - summer at its best flows into the water, pampering us with a beneficial and supportive feeling.
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Warning: Please note: If you have known allergies or reactions to the herbs in the infusion, do not use.
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For more information:
What is green tea?
Green tea comes from the Chinese camellia plant (Camellia sinensis). Green tea leaves are steamed or heated immediately to prevent fermentation. This process preserves the leaf's green color and antioxidant content. These antioxidants, or polyphenols, help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Drinking tea has been linked to health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, improving brain function, aiding weight loss, and preventing certain types of cancer.
• What is lemongrass?
* Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), also known as lemongrass, is a fragrant herb native to India and Southeast Asia. Its thin leaves emit a fresh, citrusy scent, reminiscent of a combination of lemon and mild mint.
• Why lemongrass?
Lemongrass adds a refreshing and pleasant flavor to teas, and is considered a digestive and immune-supporting herb. In traditional medicine, especially Ayurveda and Thai medicine, lemongrass is used to soothe the digestive system, reduce gas and bloating, boost general well-being, and reduce stress. It also has a gentle warming and invigorating effect, and is very popular for morning and afternoon teas.
• And for those who love details – what’s inside?
Lemongrass contains active ingredients such as citral, which is a combination of two isomers – geranial and neral – known for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and relaxing effects. In addition, it is rich in antioxidants that contribute to a feeling of cleanliness and rejuvenation. Dr. Rivka Ophir's research, conducted on cancer cells in a Petri dish, revealed that citral is an active substance that successfully fights the spread of cancer cells and does not harm normal cells. It is a wonderful substance.
What is blue butterfly pea?
Blue butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) is a climbing plant that originates from Southeast Asia. Its prominent deep blue flowers are used in traditional tea and are known mainly for the impressive color they add to the infusion – a deep blue that changes color to purple if a few drops of lemon are added to it.
Why butterfly pea?
Butterfly pea flower tea is delicate in flavor, almost neutral, but is considered a soothing support for the body and mind. In Ayurvedic and herbal medicine, it is considered a cooling tea, supporting memory, vision and calming the nervous system. The combination of the magical color with the soothing effect makes it particularly popular both in tea blends and as an infusion for the face herself.
And for those who love details – what’s inside?
The flowers contain anthocyanins, especially ternatin – a powerful natural pigment known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
The information regarding plants, their properties, and health benefits on the site does not constitute medical advice and does not replace professional treatment.
Brewing Seasonal Tea: Summer in a Filter Glass Tube
Product Details:
Please note: The infusion plants look as they appear in the infusion photos, not in the teacup sample photo.
The leaves and flowers come in a glass test tube with a high-temperature cork stopper. The test tube is 12.5cm long and 2.8cm wide. The glass test tube has fine grooves that allow liquid to enter and exit, but with no or much less exit of plant parts. When the cork is closed - it is very pleasant to hold in order to immerse the plants in water, and even use it to mix the water in a jug or glass using the test tube.
The test tube is filled at least halfway with infusion plants (the cork fills half of the upper part of the test tube) - flowers and leaves depending on the selected infusion.
Ingredients: Various combinations of - lemongrass, lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), peppermint, spearmint (Mentha spicata), green tea (Camellia sinensis), blue butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea)
Instructions for use:
Options:
Cold infusions: You can prepare a hot infusion and cool it in the refrigerator after it has cooled slightly outside, or prepare a cold infusion directly by soaking the plants in cold water for a longer period of time (about 24-48 hours).
Ice infusions (for those living in particularly hot areas): You can prepare a hot infusion, cool it in cold water, and add ice, or make tea popsicles by freezing a ready-made infusion. You can add fresh or frozen fruit to the infusions.
How to prepare:
*Tea or infusion is recommended to be drunk between meals or after a meal (and not during it).
First preparation: The test tube is clean, filled with infusion plants, and ready to use.
Second preparation: Place between 1-3 teaspoons of the desired tea infusion into the glass test tube (3 teaspoons allow you to get the full effect of the infusion). Make sure the cork is closed. [You are invited to inquire about the possibility of ordering your favorite infusion for further use].
Adding water: Fill a low empty teapot (recommended) or a clean glass cup with boiling water. Let the water cool slightly. Note: It is recommended that the water temperature be about 90 degrees and not boiling water (does not have to be exact - no thermometer is needed), so as not to damage the antioxidant qualities of the plants.
Brewing: Place the tea test tube with the infusion of the plants into the pitcher or cup with the prepared water.
Waiting: Wait a few minutes (usually 5-7 minutes) until the herbs have infused and the water has the desired flavor and color. You can stir lightly while holding the tightly closed cap, and this stirring will even speed up the process (for 3-5 minutes).
Removing: Remove the tea tube from the pitcher or cup and set aside on a plate or in a separate cup.
Drinking: Take a suitable cup/cups, and enjoy the infusion, in your own company or with friends, to your heart's content! You can drink several cups from the pitcher.
To your health!
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Disclaimer
If you have chosen this infusion based on the information about infusion herbs on the site, you should know that the information on the site is intended to expand personal knowledge and general understanding only, so that you can be an active partner in maintaining your health and the health of your loved ones. The information does not purport to be and does not constitute a substitute for medical guidance, medical opinion, consultation with a specialist physician, or natural diagnosis or treatment that is personalized by a qualified therapist who knows you.
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