Tea of the Month: July
Hello, This is the first of my 'Tea of the Month' posts, and a lovely month for it, yet, it may prompt the question: Why would you drink tea in July? Well, I will give you a double-barreled answer: 1. In India, and other countries where tea is crop and culture, the climate is rather on the warm side, and yet, tea is drunk hot, just as in the countries of Europe, from which the modern world was introduced to tea. In a warm climate drinking hot beverages is actually better for you than drinking cold ones because your body can more easily process it. Your body is warmer on the inside than you think, and if it doesn't have to warm up the fluid before it starts to use it it takes less energy and effort. 2. Who said tea has to be hot? July: Strawberry Iced Tea What you will need: 1 pot of tea, steeped and allowed to cool until just warm. Strawberries, more than you think you will need, you can always eat the extras. Sugar, to taste. Mint, if desired. Starting wit...