Traditionally, tea has always been an accompaniment to a meal, a finish to a meal, or a series of herbs chosen to help cure an ailment or health challenge. At the Cape Breton Tea Company we are interested in the essence of the herbs and how the herbs work with each other to bring about a lift in people’s spirits as they live their best day.
The Queen Mary Strawberry Basil cold tea is a beautiful way to bring the powerful flavour of the Organic Creamed Earl Grey, into strawberry, lime, pepper, and basil pizzazz! In this reel I did not strain the beverage, but kept the pulp for added nutrition. And wow! What a fun drink.
The power of black tea as a high antioxidant, as well as the vitamins and minerals found in the strawberries, lime, and basil all join together for a fun and nutritious drink to empower your day. This put a smile on my face and my husband’s face as we enjoyed a beautiful summer morning.
Earl Grey tea supports oral health with the antioxidant, catechin, which helps support oral health and heal oral infections. It also contains a natural fluoride that helps prevent tooth decay that can lead to cavities. As an immune booster, Earl Grey tea also contains Vitamin C and zinc which can support healthy skin. In addition, anxiety and depression can be lifted with the regular addition of bergamont through Earl Grey tea.
Basil, which contains magnesium, and supports circulation, can help muscles relax. Combined with the power of strawberries, and its potassium value, the opportunity to balance sugars, and support circulation and blood pressure. Lime helps to support reducing inflammation and boost the immune system. The addition of black pepper creates the space for alkaloids to be present, these support the central nervous system, they are anti-inflammatory and antifungal, support pain relief.
The relationship of basil to strawberries and earl grey, is the opportunity to attract positive energy, to find love and connection with others on a much deeper level, and to create the feeling of connection for a higher purpose. The addition of lime brings quick witted high energy, and fast action towards goals. A great addition for those who have their intentions set and are following their compass. Add to this, black pepper, and this helps with seeing new approaches and ideas, and build emotional strength with the release of negative thoughts or feelings. This recipe is the perfect blend for bringing focus to a mindful day full of connection and opportunity.
For this recipe I added a little blueberry honey. Honey is full of essential vitamins and minerals, and can support hydration, skin, and digestive challenges. The essence of honey is to be nurturing and kind to ourselves and others. A great hug to this recipe.
What are you doing to add tea and its nutritional and essence lift to your day? Give this recipe a try and see what you think.