Now that it's officially summer, we're filling our calendars with endless pool days, trail runs, patio parties and late-night bonfires. But as fun as it is, all the excitement can be exhausting.

"Brewing green tea is both an art and a ritual," says Ayales. "For loose leaf teas like Sencha, 170°F to 185°F is perfect," she explains, "as hotter water can scald the leaves, resulting in bitterness ...