Just reading the title of this post might make you think you're reading a purely promotional post trying to sell you our products. However, we have scientific evidence to confirm that drinking teas, infusions, and other hot beverages in the summer is actually good for our bodies. Don't miss it.
Hot drinks are beneficial in summer
The first question that comes to mind is: Why do hot drinks help our body? Hot summer temperatures make anyone sweat. What you really want is a cold drink with ice, right? Maybe you'd rather enjoy a cold beer, a soda with ice cubes, or a nice glass of cold mineral water.
However, contrary to what we might believe, drinking cold drinks in hot weather only provides temporary cooling of the body, but in the long term the body sweats even more.
The You can prepare Tétique organic teas to drink hot or cold. But if you want to listen to the scientists, hot is best.
How is it possible that tea can refresh us in the summer?
It is a fact that the body has to expend energy to bring food to a normal temperature for the stomach to process during digestion.
It's a natural protective function to prevent damage to other internal organs, such as the gastric mucosa, from the cold. The colder the temperature, the more energy is needed to warm it.
This is very unusual and is seen primarily in African countries. For example, among Bedouins in the most desert-like regions of the world, they tend to drink hot tea and sweat less. This is due to an effect known as "evaporative cooling." The body cools itself naturally without increasing body temperature, and thus sweats less. Conversely, if you consume cold drinks, your body has to warm them up.
Furthermore, very cold drinks are also harmful to the digestive system, as the gastric mucosa is stimulated, which can cause severe abdominal pain. Therefore, it is recommended that, instead of leaving drinks in the refrigerator on hot days, they be kept at room temperature, so that there is less of a difference in body temperature and the drink is not so cold. It is also recommended to drink in small sips.
How to drink hot drinks on hot summer days?
- Ideally, you should drink your beverage hot, warm, or even at room temperature.
- If the temperatures in the summer are sky-high, we have to drink a lot more.
Herbal tea or iced tea blends are especially recommended. Also, sparkling or still water is recommended to quench thirst. However, coffee and alcohol should be consumed in moderation, as they put even more strain on the human circulatory system.
- We can use ice cubes and add mint, lemongrass , or lemon juice essences before making it to give it a little more flavor.
Ice cream is also allowed. But if you're just looking for a refreshing drink, a hot organic Tétique tea will save you. Remember that there are many flavors, such as the pennyroyal infusion or the tasty red berry infusion , which you can enjoy hot or cold.
