Summer heat can leave us drained and dehydrated. While packaged juices may offer instant relief, they come with added sugars and preservatives. Instead, nourish your body with natural herbal drinks that are not only refreshing but also come with healing benefits.

In this post, we bring you two easy-to-make herbal summer coolers that keep your body temperature down, aid digestion, and are perfect for your daily hydration routine. Ideal for fitness lovers, working professionals, and even kids!

🌿 Tulsi Ginger Water – Nature’s Immunity Booster

Tulsi (Holy Basil) and ginger are both ancient ingredients known for their powerful health benefits. Combined in a cool drink, they help flush toxins, reduce inflammation, and strengthen your immune system.

This drink is especially good for early mornings or post-lunch. Tulsi calms the body while ginger supports digestion, making it an excellent drink to cool off after a heavy meal or workout.

Ingredients:

• A few fresh Tulsi (basil) leaves

• 1 small piece of fresh ginger (grated)

• 1 liter of water

• 1 tsp honey (optional)

How to Make:

1. Boil water with tulsi leaves and ginger for 5 minutes.

2. Let it cool, strain, and refrigerate.

3. Add honey before serving (if desired).

4. Drink chilled or at room temperature.

Health Benefits: Boosts immunity, aids digestion, and reduces inflammation.

🌸 Rose Sabja Drink – Cooling and Beautiful

Sabja seeds (sweet basil seeds) are a superfood that swells in water and keeps your body hydrated. When paired with rose water, this drink becomes a fragrant, cooling treat that also supports gut health.

Perfect as an evening refresher or even for small gatherings, this drink is light, tasty, and packed with nutrients.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon sabja seeds

• 1 tsp rose water (or a few drops of edible rose essence)

• 1 glass of chilled water

• Honey or jaggery (optional, for sweetness)

How to Make:

1. Soak sabja seeds in water for 10–15 minutes until they swell.

2. Add rose water to a glass of chilled water.

3. Mix in soaked sabja seeds and stir.

4. Sweeten naturally if needed and serve.

Health Benefits: Natural coolant, improves digestion, and reduces stress.