Hello Fellow Tea Enthusiast, 
Summer heat is here and a hot cup of tea may not be the comforting beverage that it was in the colder months of the year. We thought this was a good time to share our recipes for iced Pu-erh teas that have been submitted by fellow Pu-erh lovers. Here are some of our favorites, all crafted to allow the essence of the teas to shine through while adding new flavors and zest to the iced versions.
While you are deciding which iced tea will best quench your thirst, take note that during our Bana Summer Sale, you can take 15% off your entire purchase. Just type "Bana Summer Sale" in the "coupon code" box at checkout for your summer treat. The coupon expires on August 31, 2010.
Sincerely,
Linda Louie
owner Bana Tea Company
Stone Fruit Ice Tea
Start with a Pu-erh that has the stone fruit flavor characteristic (such as Bana Tea's Limited Edition). I'd recommend brewing at least a quart. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature and then add several 1/8" to 1/16" slices of fresh apricot, peach and/or plum to taste. Place in the refrigerator and allow to chill before drinking. If a sweetened tea is desired, I suggest a light flower honey like orange blossom or wildflower. Honey is more easily dissolved when added while the tea is still warm.
Chrysanthemum Iced Pu-erh
 This cool tea is novel and always fun when entertaining. Bana Tea Company's excellent chrysanthemum blossoms make this iced tea an expecially delicious beverage. (If the chrysanthemum blossoms are not yet offered on our website, please call or email us for more information).
Make enough raw pu-erh to fill half of your iced tea pitcher. A quality but inexpensive young cake like Bana's Limited Edition will work well. Add a quarter cup of chrysanthemum blossoms while the tea is still hot and give it a stir. Cover the container and refrigerate until the tea is refreshingly cool. Serve over ice. Enjoy!
Energizing Citrus Seven Sons Brew at least a quart of Bana's Mini-Seven Sons tea. Allow the tea to cool a bit and then refrigerate. Just before serving, alternate wafer-thin slices of orange, lemon & lime and bruised mint with ice in a tall glass and pour in the chilled tea. This tea can be sweetened with cane sugar.
Very Cooling Ginger Lemon Tea
Brew a quart of raw Pu-erh tea (Silver Tip Pu-erh recommended). While the tea is cooling off, add about 1/8 cup of loosely packed, thinly sliced ginger root and 1/8 cup of cucumber. Sweeten with cane sugar if desired. Strain tea before serving and garnish with lemon at the bottom and top of a tall glass.
 Nutty Denong Iced Tea
This is a sweet tea that's good for relaxing in the shade on a hot summer day. Brew a quart of Bana's Denong Wild Ripe Pu-erh tea. Add 1 to 3 teaspoons of Torani Orgeat or Hazelnut Syrup to taste. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. A slice of mango makes a great garnish.
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