<![CDATA[REFUTEA - Blog]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:10:14 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[summer sips: classic raspberry iced tea]]>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:57:17 GMThttp://www.refuteashop.com/blog/summer-sips-classic-raspberry-iced-tea
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SUMMER SIPS: CLASSIC RASPBERRY ICED TEA

To end our #RefuTeaSummerSips (don't cry, it's okay), we are going back to a classic.

When you think of iced tea in the summer, maybe you think of southern sweet tea, or if you're from around here (Michigan), you think of McDonald's large iced tea (extra ice, please). But growing up, my aunt always had raspberry iced tea in the fridge. We'd arrive on a summer day- actually, any season, really- and she'd say, "There's raspberry tea in the fridge!" Ah, I can taste it now.

But here's the thing, Aunt Judy didn't use Black Tea, White Tea, Mango, Rose Hip, Raspberry Pieces, and Rose Petals to make her classic raspberry iced tea. It came in packets. And although it was tasty, there's nothing like RefuTea's perfect blend to add that authentic touch, making it all-the-more delicious (and good for you). 

So to end with simplicity as all of life should, we are going to make this one pretty easy on you. It's different and better than just throwing ice in tea, but it isn't so complicated that you'll back away after taking a first glance at the recipe.

Check it out below!

Don't forget to tag us in a photo of you trying this recipe and include #RefuTeaSummerSips!
Classic Raspberry Iced Tea

​1. Fill electric tea kettle with 8 cups water and half pack Raspberry Refuge RefuTea (or 8 tablespoons).

2. Steep for 5-6 minutes at 180 degrees or higher. 

3. Allow tea to cool for at least 30 minutes. 
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4. Add 3 tablespoons sweetener. Stir.

5. Fill cups with ice and pour tea over ice or allow tea to cool in refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

6. Finish it off with a matching straw and sip away!
​Check out the video on our social media and let us know how you like it by tagging @RefuTea and using the hashtag #RefuTeaSummerSips!
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summer sips:  peppermint no-jito

There's nothing more refreshing than a cold drink on a hot summer's day, but add fresh peppermint, juicy lime, and a lot of ice, and you're ready for whatever an August day throws your way.

This peppermint no-jito is a mocktail of sorts, a non-alcoholic beverage you can enjoy with the entire family, a treat at the end of a #TGIF kind of Friday. Enjoy it alone on the patio or at the park with friends. They'll want the recipe, we're sure!

Since RefuTea is a business with a social purpose, you can be sure that your taste buds aren't the only thing you're treating well. When you buy our tea, 10% of the profit goes toward resettling refugees in West Michigan. If you want to learn more about that, check it out here. 

By the way, this is the second-to-last recipe you'll receive this summer. Do you have a favorite so far? Let us know by taking a photo, tagging us, and using the #RefuTeaSummerSips hashtag! We look forward to seeing your creations. 

Check it out below!
Peppermint No-Jito Recipe
Servings: 6 cups

1. Add 1/2 ounce RefuTea Peaceful Peppermint tea to 6 cups of water.

2. Steep water and tea in tea kettle at 170 degrees for five minutes. Allow the tea to cool in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

3. Once it's cool, add tea to a pitcher.

4. Add two cans can soda water (24 ounces).

5. Mix in 6 tablespoons of a sweetener of your choice.

6. Add as much ice as you think necessary and the juice of one lime.

7. Pop in a straw and maybe some peppermint sprigs for aesthetic, and enjoy!  
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]]><![CDATA[Summer sips: cranberry (summer) cheer]]>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:23:21 GMThttp://www.refuteashop.com/blog/summer-sips-cranberry-summer-cheer
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SUMMER SIPS: CRANBERRY (SUMMER) CHEER

We are onto the third Summer Sips recipe, everyone! That means we're halfway through! We hope you're enjoying these refreshing recipes this season. Remember to tag us (@RefuTea) and use #RefuTeaSummerSips when you try the new combos! 

Here's a dilemma we've been thinking about... have you ever been out on a hot, sunny day and couldn't decide what you wanted? You're searching for something cold and hydrating while also satisfying that bugging little sweet tooth of yours... you just got done at the beach or came home from a long walk and the sun has drained every ounce of mental energy from you. 

Well, we're here to hopefully solve your summer worries and satisfy that sweet tooth at the same time. This third Summer Sips recipe is going to be your new go-to. We know because we tried it for you and we want to let you in on a little secret: it's really good. 

For our first attempt, we used Haagen Dazs mango sorbet. Turns out, cranberry and mango make a good pair. You can use any flavor or sorbet you want, though, and we welcome the creativity! 

Check out the recipe below and make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see the next one!
Cranberry
(Summer) Cheer Recipe

1. Pour one pouch RefuTea Cranberry Cheer into 1.8 L tea kettle (12 cups water).

2. Steep at 175 degrees for 5 minutes.

3. Remove loose leaf tea.

4. Cool in refrigerator overnight.

5. Serve chilled in a glass with one scoop sherbet! â€‹
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]]><![CDATA[summer sips: iced chai]]>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:13:13 GMThttp://www.refuteashop.com/blog/summer-sips-iced-chai
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SUMMER SIPS: ICED CHAI

Black tea, ginger, cardamom, cloves...  ah, the perfect combination on a cool, fall day. But wait- it's 85 degrees outside! Why am I dreaming of Revive Chai?

Because it's the perfect summer pick-me-up! 

Trade out your iced coffee for an iced chai at least once this week and see how it compares. Don't worry, you won't be lagging at work. Our Revive Chai contains roughly 50 milligrams of caffeine (and if you want to boost it to that of the average cup of joe, add a quarter extra than you normally would). Once those warm flavors hit cold milk, you'll be off to a smooth, creamy start. 

By the way, any kind of milk works for this recipe; oat, coconut, almond, full-fat, non-fat, even goat- if goat milk's your thing. The fun part about making your lattes at home and skipping the Starbucks line is the customization. Same goes for the sweetener. 

If you try something you think is pretty good, make sure to tag @RefuTea and include #RefuTeaSummerSips so we can see your masterpiece!

Enjoy getting revived and refreshed on a hot, summer day with your new favorite chai recipe below! 
Iced Revive Chai Recipe

1. Pour half pouch RefuTea Revive Chai (8 teaspoons) in 8 cups water at 212 degrees F.

2. Steep 5-7 minutes.

3. Remove loose leaf infuser.

4. Allow to chill at least 2 hours.

5. Fill glass with one half cup chai and one half cup milk of choice.

6. Stir in 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice.

7. Add ice.

8. Sip & enjoy! 
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]]><![CDATA[summer sips: Matcha lemonade]]>Mon, 23 May 2022 15:57:50 GMThttp://www.refuteashop.com/blog/summer-sips-matcha-lemonade
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SUMMER SIPS: MATCHA LEMONADE

If you follow RefuTea on Instagram or see our posts on Facebook, you may have found yourself dreaming of our most recent and long-asked-for flavor: Bengal Matcha!

In case you didn't know, matcha is a very unique tea blend and unlike any of our other flavors. The reason it comes in a powder form is because it is actually finely ground green tea leaves, which is how it gets its intense color. Many coffee-drinkers are adding it to their morning routine due to its high-caffeine content. Much like espresso is a highly concentrated form of coffee, matcha is a highly concentrated form of tea! 

Along with its morning-kick benefits, it is high in EGCG, an antioxidant which "...is a powerful compound that may benefit health by reducing inflammation, aiding weight loss, and preventing certain chronic diseases."* 

​RefuTea's matcha is infused with a delicious and simply sweetening vanilla. Named after West Bengal, India (a state on its easternmost coastline, bordering Bangladesh), it is steeped in rich eastern-asian history. It's been around since the 12th century! You may have heard of West Bengal's capital, Kolkata, where Mother Teresa did her infamous mission work.

For our summer sips series, we wanted to give you an option to enjoy this new drink on a hot day. Matcha is strong- most people prefer it with some milk and sweetener- but switch that out for lemonade and you'll be glad you tried it! 

Let us know what you think of this Matcha Lemonade by tagging @RefuTea on Instagram and Facebook using the #RefuTeaSummerSips hashtag.

​Check out the recipe below!

*https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/egcg-epigallocatechin-gallate

Matcha Lemonade Recipe 

​Ingredients:
Water
Ice 
NEW!! RefuTea Bengal Matcha 
Lemonade of choice


Step 1: Fill glass 3/4 full with your favorite lemonade. 


Step 2: Scoop one teaspoon of RefuTea's NEW Bengal Matcha and stir into lemonade.


Step 3: Add 1/4 water to lemonade and matcha mixture.


Step 4: Add ice and enjoy! ​
Check out the video on our social media and let us know how you like it by tagging @RefuTea and using the hashtag #RefuTeaSummerSips.
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