Heading out on the open road? Don't leave your tea behind! Whether you're navigating the highways on a cross-country adventure or cruising down back roads on a weekend getaway, bringing your favorite teas along can transform your journey into a deliciously memorable experience. Here's how to make your travel tea dreams come true, featuring two of our favorite teas—ceremonial matcha and gyokuro—brewed right in our handy Urban and Everest tumblers.
The Ultimate Matcha Latte for the Road
Why Matcha?
Ceremonial matcha is a vibrant green elixir loaded with health benefits. Packed with antioxidants, matcha gives you a natural, sustained energy boost without the jitters often associated with coffee—making it the perfect beverage to keep you focused and alert on long drives. Plus, matcha contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calmness, perfect for navigating the stresses of travel.
Brewing Your Road Trip Matcha Latte:
- In your Urban Tea Tumbler, add ½ tsp of ceremonial matcha.
- Pour in ¼ cup of water heated to 165 degrees. Give it a good shake to fully incorporate the matcha, ensuring a smooth blend without clumps.
- Open the tumbler, add more hot water, and top with steamed milk. For an extra treat, flavor your latte with lavender syrup, turning it into a soothing, floral delight.
Cold Brew Gyokuro: Your Travel Refreshment
Why Gyokuro?
Gyokuro, known as the "jewel of teas," is a shaded green tea offering a unique combination of sweetness, umami, and a slight oceanic flavor. Its rich content of catechins provides a healthy boost to your immune system, while the modest caffeine content keeps your mind sharp and energized. Cold brewing this exquisite tea enhances its natural sweetness and minimizes bitterness, making it a refreshing and hydrating companion for any journey.
Creating Your Cold Brew Gyokuro:
- Fill your Everest Tumbler with 1 ½ tsp of gyokuro, ice, and cold water.
- Let it steep as you embark on your adventure. The longer it brews, the more nuanced the flavor becomes, providing you with a revitalizing beverage to sip throughout your drive.
The Perfect Travel Companions
Our Urban and Everest tumblers are your travel partners. Whether you prefer the warm, comforting embrace of a matcha latte or the crisp, refreshing taste of cold-brewed gyokuro, these tumblers ensure your tea is perfectly brewed and ready to enjoy.
Beyond Just a Beverage
Opting for matcha and gyokuro as your travel beverages offers more than hydration; these teas are a celebration of natural energy and vitality. They equip you with antioxidants and nutrients essential for maintaining focus and calmness during your travels.
So, as you pack your bags and plan your route, don't forget to prep your tea. It's the perfect way to ensure your road trip is not only about the destination but also about enjoying every sip of the journey.
Safe travels and happy sipping!
Perfecting Your Road Trip Tea Experience
What is the best drink for long car rides?
While many travelers reach for coffee or soda, tea is an excellent choice for long journeys. Tea provides a smoother, more sustained energy lift without the crash often associated with high-caffeine drinks. It's also hydrating, comes in a variety of flavors to suit any palate, and offers health benefits like antioxidants and amino acids (like L-theanine found in abundance in matcha and green teas) that promote calm focus and alertness. Whether you prefer the gentle wakefulness of green tea or the comforting embrace of a herbal blend, tea keeps you refreshed and attentive mile after mile.
What is the most effective energy drink for driving?
For driving, particularly on long trips, an effective energy drink is one that boosts concentration and energy without adverse effects. Matcha stands out as an ideal beverage. Thanks to its balanced content of caffeine and L-theanine, matcha delivers a gradual increase in energy and a state of relaxed alertness, reducing the risk of jitteriness or distractions behind the wheel. Plus, it's packed with nutrients that support overall wellness, making it a superior choice for any travel.
How do you make tea on a road trip?
Making tea on a road trip is simple with our Steepware. Our Urban and Everest tumblers are specifically designed for travelers looking to enjoy tea on the go. For hot brews, add your tea leaves to the tumbler, pour in hot water, and let it steep according to the tea type. For a refreshing cold brew, fill the tumbler with tea leaves, add cold water and ice, and let it infuse as you drive. Many of our Steepware products are designed to fit conveniently in your car's cup holder, making it easy to enjoy your favorite teas anytime, anywhere.
How do you make tea in a travel mug?
Making tea in a travel mug, especially with our Steepware, is both easy and versatile. For hot tea, simply measure your tea leaves with the integrated infuser, add hot water, and allow it to steep. If you're in the mood for a cold brew, add tea leaves and room-temperature or cold water to the mug, then let it steep for several hours or overnight in the fridge before hitting the road. Our tumblers are designed for both hot and cold brewing, ensuring you can enjoy perfectly brewed tea, whether you prefer it warm and soothing or refreshingly cool.