One of the four seasons of the year, spring occurs after winter and before summer. In Brazil, the flower season starts on September 23rd and ends on December 21st.We know that tea is one of the most appreciated beverages in the world and that it is consumed throughout the year, but did you know that there are some recipes suitable for a certain season? In this article, know some teas to drink in spring.

Spring teas

Spring is a time of year when various plant species flower, making nature even more beautiful, with the appearance of colorful and fragrant flowers. The flowering characteristic of this season of the year marks the beginning of the breeding season for many species of trees and plants.

Among the flowers that stand out in spring are rose, sunflower, daisy, orchid, hydrangea, alamanda, hibiscus, dandelion, violet, night lady and others. In terms of astronomy, the flower season occurs on the September equinox, that is, the time of year when day and night have the same length of 12 hours each; and, with regard to climate change, it is a period in which temperatures are gradually increasing.

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Here are two recipes for teas to drink in the spring:

spring tea

Ingredients:

– 3 sachets of mate tea;
– 4 Persia limes (or oranges);
– 1 carton of milk;
– 1 form of ice.

Preparation mode:

Boil two and a half cups of water and add the tea sachets. Wait 3 minutes, stir and remove the sachets. Wait for it to cool down. In a blender, beat the mate tea with the juice of the limes (or oranges) and the milk. Serve in tall glasses.

This recipe yields two servings.

Horsetail, pineapple and mint tea

Ingredients:

– 250 ml of horsetail tea;
– 1 slice of pineapple;
– Mint leaves.

Preparation mode:

Mix all ingredients in a blender. Serve chilled.

This recipe yields a 25-calorie serving.