Tea Time

If you’re looking for something to cool you down, quench your thirst and curb your caffeine cravings simultaneously, head to Refresca Tea in the Born. They offer a multitude of sugar-free, naturally flavoured, refreshingly cold beverages, from fruity iced-teas to sweet and creamy chai lattes. 

After what was supposed to be a one-year vacation, German Phillip Heller fell in love with Barcelona and opened his first branch of Refresca Tea. Heller’s aim was to change the perception that tea is boring, while also creating drinks that were as healthy as they were delicious. “We specialise in sugar-free drinks, all made from scratch in front of our customers. They can be made either hot or cold, but always using the best, locally sourced, organic ingredients.”

Cool music, unique branding and a friendly, knowledgeable staff from all over the world make this a special find. My top recommendation? Japanese matcha. Created from the same plant as green tea, it’s overflowing with health benefits and although the caffeine content is significantly lower than a regular coffee, it’ll keep you energised longer. Add it to an ‘All-In’, which is my favourite pick-me-up, and you’ll be sure to breeze through the morning.

When asked what the next move is for Refresca Tea, Heller said, “For all drinks to be available without any added sugar. We want to fight the sugar epidemic that the food and drink industry has caused. Almost everything you buy in a supermarket or restaurant is loaded with sugar. It’s bad for your health, yes, but it also keeps you addicted to these products. We want to win over our customers with healthy drinks, real flavours and an honest business model. If you come back it’s not because you’re addicted, it’s because you like the taste of our drinks.”

Carders 25. Mon-Sat 9am-10pm. refresca-tea.com