When it rains, let it pour. Tea, that is. Whether it’s a cold-weather, curl-up-with-a-book type of rainy day or a summertime soaker, tea on a rainy day is just a really good idea. Here are our top 6 picks for rainy day sips.
1-Chai
The warming spices in Chai are just the thing to warm up on a cold rainy day. Read our blog and get to know the chai tradition – a great rainy-day read! Here at Red Stick Spice & SoGo Tea Bar, we enjoy many variations on the chai theme. Our chai blends range from naturally caffeine free herbals to coconut chai to green chai.
2-Currant Tea
We love the rich, round flavor of Currant Tea. It’s jammy-sweet with a nice bright finish – like when the sunshine finally peeks out on a rainy day! Currants are a dark purple-colored fruit packed with Vitamin C, antioxidants and anthocyanins. Anthocyanin stimulates digestion and improves the liver function of the liver. Try Currant Tea in this Stovetop Orange Spice Tea.
3-Yaupon Tea
When summertime showers send you running for cover, pass the time with a cool sip of Yaupon Tea. Yaupon is a caffeinated plant that grows wild in the south. This delicious, wildcrafted “tea” (tisane, to be exact) is known as North American Mate because of its caffeine lift and re-steepability. It’s also rich and delicious, and it’s become our summertime cold-brew refrigerator staple. Pair it up with our favorite cold steep pitcher.
4- Ayurvedic Teas
Ayurveda, the alternative Indian medical system based on ancient writings, relies on a natural and holistic approach to physical and mental health. The three Doshas are central to Ayurveda and are the basis of the practice’s personalized approach. Vata, Pitta and Kapha are derived from the five elements and represent the unique blend of physical, emotional and mental characteristics in every individual. Learn more about Ayurvedic teas in our blog.
5- Ginger Tea
If a rainy day comes with a side of sniffles and coughs, then be sure to have French Lemon Ginger Herbal Blend on hand and make a cup of this super-soothing Tea Rx. If you’re in Baton Rouge, swing by SoGO Tea Bar and we will steep you a cup!
6- Green Tea Mojito
If the showers have you canceling plans, take the party inside and steep up this Green Tea Mojito. We took this Cuban highball and subbed in our Blackberry Mojito Green Tea. It’s crisp and light and adds just a little complexity. We brought in the sweetness from Basic Bee Mojito Honey Cubes. Shake up this cocktail for Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday. Then make pitchers all summer long!
7- Wellness Tea
This cup of goodness is our snuggle-up favorite. Smells like cake. Tastes like dessert in a cup. We like this one with a little splash of milk and sweetener. Shatavari, roses, green rooibos, lavender, chrysanthemum and more botanicals help restore balance in the body, mind & soul.
