Summer is well and truly here! As the mercury hits new highs, it becomes imperative to ensure proper hydration for your body to function and make up for water lost by sweating. While there are the usual suspects such as chaas (Indian buttermilk), juice, fruit and, of course, good old water, another less talked about but an excellent source of hydration is tea.

Single-origin teas and blends are made with a variety of interesting ingredients: fruit, dry fruit, flowers, herbs, and spices. Several of these have proven therapeutic effects, which add to an already good reputation for antioxidant-and-flavonoid-rich tea. There is a growing body of evidence to show that drinking more tea has a positive effect: