An Alternative to Juice | A Healthy Kid-Approved Summer Refresher
This post is sponsored by Celestial Seasonings but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Summer is right around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about ways to cool off in the South Carolina heat. My kids live for popsicles, but let’s face it, most are filled with sugar. Don’t get me wrong – they get their fair share of popsicles and juice boxes, but if I can sneak in some healthy alternatives every once in awhile, I’m all for it!
That’s where Celestial Tea comes in. Unlike lemonade and traditional teas, Celestial Teas are super flavorful as-is, which means no sweetening required. They are not only 0 sugar teas, but they are 0 calories, too!
This past weekend, we headed to Walmart to check out some of their summer flavors – Lemon Zinger, Country Peach Passion & Wild Berry Zinger.
With so many flavors to choose from, you’re sure to find one your kids will love. My kids really enjoyed the Wild Berry tea, and next on our list to try is the Country Peach Passion.
I love how easy it is to make, too – truth be told, I’ve never actually made iced tea before. I know, I know – I live in the South. I get it. But I’ve always just bought pre-made tea. Until now that is! Within minutes, I can easily make a huge pitcher of it and then store it in the fridge for later!
There’s nothing more I love than sitting on our front porch just hanging out as a family. In the warmer months (which luckily for us is a large part of the year) my kids live for playing outside! After a long afternoon of sidewalk chalk, jump roping & scootering up and down the sidewalk, they naturally come inside begging for a treat. And this summer, I love that I’ll be able to offer them a healthy alternative to sugary juice!
Serve it over ice in a fun summer cup and enjoy! Bonus points if it’s with a twisty straw 😉
Cheers to sweet, sweet summertime!
xo,
Sumer
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20 Comments
Meaghan
What an awesome idea!
Lynn
I love their tea
Jordan
What a great idea! I hate that juice is still pushed for kids when it is so loaded with sugar! Will definitely be trying this.
Sumer Schmitt
Yes!! I totally agree! And the funny thing is my oldest won’t even drink juice (although my daughter is totally obsessed with it), but he loved the tea!
Marna Altman
This is such a fantastic idea. I love lemon zinger but never thought to make it for the kids. I am sure they will love it!!
Sumer Schmitt
I know, right?! My kids loved it!
melissa
I never thought about letting them have a little bit of tea. Even if you were to add a bit of sugar it would still be less then store juice
Sumer Schmitt
Yes! Very true!!
Michele
I love this idea. I constantly monitor my step-daughters juice intake. I didn’t think about getting these. She loves tea. Definitely going to pick some up when I am at the store. Thanks for the post!
Sumer Schmitt
Awesome! I’m so glad you found it helpful!
Holly
I’ve always bought premade tea too & my boys love it! However, our town had to stop their recycling program and it’s killing me to throw out the plastic tea jugs. Thank you for not only giving me flavored tea options I wouldn’t have thought to try with my boys, but a way to stop some of our plastic waste too!
Sumer Schmitt
Oh this would be the perfect alternative for you then! What a shame that they stopped their recycling program though! 🙁
stephany
We love tea!! Such a great idea!
Sumer Schmitt
I love that it’s a healthy alternative to juice…especially for kids!
Mary | This Indulgent Life
The drinks have been the one area I’ve been able to keep healthy habits in our house, but we’re about to move back to South Carolina and I’m worried my in laws will push their high sugar sweet tea on him. Does this stuff still taste like tea?
Sumer Schmitt
I think it does! I don’t drink sweet tea, so I can’t compare to that, but it’s totally worth a shot! My kids enjoyed it.
Alessa
This is awesome! I will deff be trying this with my little ones!
Sumer Schmitt
I’m so glad! 🙂
Heather
Love this idea! I was just trying to think of some things to give the kids this summer that wasn’t full of sugar!
Sumer Schmitt
This is the perfect summertime drink!