Cool down with a brew!

DON’T grab an ice cold drink in the heat — a hot drink will actually be more effective, by triggering nerve receptors on the tongue which tell the brain your body needs to cool down.

Try Cupsmith Garden Mint Tea, a zingy blend of peppermint and spearmint, or Calming Days Tea, a soothing blend of chamomile, lemon balm and lavender. Based in the Surrey countryside, they use whole leaves and the silk tea bags are biodegradable. From £4.25 for 15, at cupsmith.com