Comments on: Let’s Talk Summer Drinks

By: kay43026

kay43026 — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 11:41:25 +0000

My go to summer drink is just plain old (unsweetened) Sun Tea…can’t knock a good thing!

I also brew my own tea…and love to combine flavors. Fruity teas brewed, and let to cool, then poured over ice are so refreshing. I do put a little stevia (Truvia) in my brewed fruited teas because it brings out the flavors a bit.

Other than water (and beer/wine of course)…Sun Tea is my main hot weather drink.

By: Shawna C

Shawna C — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:11:42 +0000

Sweetened iced green tea is my go-to for the summer, though I do drink water, the odd soft drink, lemonade, juice and almond-coconut milk as well. I probably have iced coffee a few times a week during the hotter months, and lots of smoothies when I’m at home. At work I sometimes make mint tea then let it cool before drinking it.

Last year we got a fancy fridge that dispenses cold water and ice in your choice of crushed or cubed. I have to say, I wouldn’t have bothered with that feature but the fridge model we wanted didn’t come without it, and I have to admit that it has been a huge hit: the whole family drinks more water than we used to!

By: Deanna F

Deanna F — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:04:13 +0000

Every morning I drink Good Earth’s Sweet & Spicy herbal and black tea – hot. An old family recipe that is a favorite in summer is Orangeade. Really any flavored lemonade is fun – I’ve used pommegranate juice, bing cherry juice, strawberries, and blueberries. Iced tea with some muddled mint leaves from the garden is always nice. And iced coffee with cream is a special treat.

By: Beth M.

Beth M. — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:56:08 +0000

There are times when water doesn’t quench my thirst so I either go to iced tea or lemonade or make an Arnold Palmer, half tea/half lemonade.

By: Tessa | Natural Comfort Kitchen

Tessa | Natural Comfort Kitchen — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:43:59 +0000

I have a few summer favorites, since I get bored of drinking water. In the AM or post workout, I blend ice water, a pitted date, the juice of half a lemon, frozen berries, and a few basil leaves. I call it basil-berry lemonade and it’s so thirst-quenching, with no processed sugar. Homemade iced coffee ALL DAY with coconut (vegan) creamer or sweetened condensed milk, for a treat. Finally, I love the fizziness of store-bought kombucha tea! I no longer drink soda, so for only a few calories it gives me the carbonation I crave with digestive system benefits.

Surprisingly, though, I HAVE been craving one hot coffee to start my day, even when it’s hot. It doesn’t seem to make me feel warm.

By: niccinoodle

niccinoodle — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:22:45 +0000

Here in the SoCal desert, we thrive on unsweetened Iced tea…our family of four will go through a gallon jug a day in the summer. Our favorite go-to is Lipton’s tropical, you can find it in gallon teabags at Smart&Final. delicious. There just comes a point where you can’t drink anymore water, it seems like you are totally washing out your system, so tea is the deal.

By: cookingtree

cookingtree — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:55:35 +0000

Living in Texas, we get many months of hot weather. I keep hydrated with plenty of ice water. Once or twice a month I will make cold brewed coffee. (My Toddy maker makes a batch of concentrate that will make about a dozen coffee drinks.) I make various types of iced tea; black, green, and herbal are all delicious. And occasionally for a treat I will make fresh limeade or lemonade. My current favorite is a limeade made with brown sugar and infused with fresh mint leaves. It’s so refreshing when it’s hot outside.

By: Helena Mouta

Helena Mouta — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:52:39 +0000

I drink mostly water, and more often than not room temperature, even when room temperature means more tepid. I don’t really go for ice cold water, not when I’m really thirsty. When I’m feeling particularly naughty (which I feel coming on soon), I make a mean summer sangria, with all the best summer fruits (think stone fruits and/or berries) and either some bubbly wine or some nice rosé. That definitely hits the spot!

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:56:07 +0000

I can’t wait for summer for my morning iced coffee!! The rest of the day is ice water.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:24:53 +0000

Black, green, herbal – any type of Peach iced tea. I make a pot of hot tea in the morning and enjoy a cup. Then when the rest cools off, I put it in the fridge to enjoy later.