Beat the Heat with These 2 Cooling Herbal Tea Recipes (You’ll Crave All Summer!)

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Feeling overheated, sluggish, or just craving something light and refreshing?

Sometimes water alone just doesn’t cut it. That’s where cooling herbal teas come in—blends that don’t just hydrate you but help regulate body temperature, reduce inflammation, and taste absolutely delicious.

Today, I’m sharing two of my favorite herbal tea blends for those hot summer days when your body is begging for something chill and nourishing. These blends are caffeine-free, naturally hydrating, and easy to make at home. Let’s steep some goodness.

Why Cooling Herbal Teas?

Summer heat can zap your energy fast. While staying hydrated is key, certain herbs like mint, hibiscus, and cucumber have natural cooling properties that can help you feel more refreshed and balanced. Bonus: they support your skin, digestion, and circulation too.

These recipes are infused with simple, healing herbs—no need for anything fancy. Just pure, plant-based hydration you can sip all season long.

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2 Cooling Herbal Tea Recipes to Make This Summer

Recipe #1: Cucumber Mint Herbal Infusion

This tea is like a spa day in a glass. Cucumber hydrates and soothes, mint cools the body, and a pinch of sea salt adds a trace of natural electrolytes—perfect post-walk, post-yoga, or anytime your energy needs a lift.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp dried mint (or 1 small handful fresh)

• 1–2 lemon slices (optional for brightness)

• Pinch of sea salt or a splash of coconut water

• 3–4 cups filtered water

• Ice, to serve

Instructions:

1. Add cucumber, mint, lemon, and salt to a large jar or pitcher.

2. Pour in cold or room temperature water.

3. Let steep in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

4. Serve over ice and enjoy throughout the day. Tip: Add edible flowers or mint leaves for an aesthetic summer twist.

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Recipe #2: Hibiscus & Rosehip Electrolyte Tea

This vibrant ruby-red tea is as beautiful as it is beneficial. Hibiscus helps lower body heat and blood pressure, while rosehips offer a boost of vitamin C. Together, they make the ultimate cooling herbal tea—especially when poured over coconut water ice cubes.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp dried hibiscus petals

• 1 tbsp dried rosehips

• 2 cups boiling water

• 1/2 cup coconut water (optional for added minerals)

• Honey or maple syrup to taste

• Ice

Instructions:

1. Steep hibiscus and rosehips in hot water for 10–15 minutes.

2. Strain, let cool, and stir in sweetener if using.

3. Add coconut water and chill until cold.

4. Serve over ice and sip slowly—it’s tangy, tart, and deeply cooling.

Make It a Summer Ritual

Whether you’re lounging on the porch or coming home from yoga class, these herbal blends are your perfect summer reset. Keep a pitcher in the fridge, fill a reusable bottle on the go, or create a little afternoon tea moment just for you.

Simple. Nourishing. Delicious. That’s how summer hydration should feel.

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