Summer is here, and what better way to beat the heat than with a refreshing glass of iced tea? Forget boring old tea bags steeping in hot water; I’m talking fruity, creamy, and downright inventive concoctions.
Get ready to quench your thirst with these 25 sensational iced tea recipes.
1. Barley Tea
When you think of tea, what springs to mind? Like Ted Lasso, perhaps you picture “hot brown water”? Despite my love for traditional hot tea, that description isn’t entirely inaccurate!
But there are countless varieties and tastes to explore. Consider barley tea, as an example. With this recipe, which is brewed from roasted barley grains, you can discover if the supposed health benefits of barley tea are the real deal.
2. Earl Grey Iced Tea
Take your regular Earl Grey up a notch with vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a touch of honey.
This recipe yields a refreshing, bright beverage with lots of robust flavor. Though it takes a couple of hours to prepare, it’s a breeze to whip up. Simply prepare it in the morning, and it’ll be ready to sip by lunchtime.
3. Matcha Iced Tea
Doesn’t this vibrant green matcha iced tea just scream refreshment?
You can relish this sweet, minty recipe that has zero added sugar any time of year.
4. Festive Cranberry Mint Iced Tea
This recipe proves that iced tea isn’t only a summer staple. With its vibrant red hue and crisp flavor, this festive drink is ideal for the holidays.
Its refreshing, zesty taste comes from the cranberries, perfectly balanced by the mellow mint. When you need an alternative to cocktails during the holiday season, this drink will help you fit in without any alcohol.
5. Hibiscus Iced Tea
I can’t get enough of hibiscus tea! This flavorful tea, though not technically a true tea, boasts a delightful floral and spiced flavor.
If you need a caffeine kick, be aware that this recipe doesn’t have any. However, if you desire something soothing and calming, it is ideal.
6. Strawberry Rose Iced Tea
This enticing red tea is ever-so-slightly floral with sweet and tangy notes. You can make this refreshing, fruity drink in just 20 minutes, so it’s ideal for sipping alone or serving at brunch on a hot day.
To get the proper flavor, you will need Nielsen-Massey’s rose water. But don’t worry if you can’t find it! You can concoct your own using rose petals, water, and a saucepan.
7. Rhubarb Iced Tea
Trust me, the drink in that glass isn’t pink lemonade. It’s rhubarb iced tea, and it tastes incredible.
If you’re searching for the right drink for a special event, then its stunning, bubbly look makes it ideal. Although the look is sure to impress, it tastes even better. This isn’t as sweet as many others, but the taste is sweet enough.
Make sure that you use white tea rather than green or black, since doing so will compromise both the taste and the color.
8. Iced Green Tea
Unlike the matcha tea I mentioned before, this recipe has a much more subtle, lighter flavor.
If you’re a mojito fan, try this recipe; it’s a sweet, minty green tea recipe with a lot of citrusy zing, and the taste is fairly similar. It practically resembles a mojito!
9. Easy Chamomile Iced Tea
Chamomile tea is usually enjoyed as a hot beverage. It’s comforting and best for drinking at the end of the day to help you relax before you sleep.
But here’s a secret; you don’t have to enjoy it hot. When served over ice, it’s just as delectable, soothing, and herbal.
Seriously, give it a shot. You may find that you favor this over the standard preparation.
10. Fresh Mint Iced Tea
Searching for a revitalizing, herbal tea-like flavor without the tea?
You’re in luck.This recipe only calls for fresh mint, water, and the sweetener of your choosing to make fresh mint iced ‘tea.’
It has a refreshing mint taste without overpowering sweetness.I enjoy mine hot, but my friends insist that it’s better iced.Try out both versions to see which one you like most.
11. Perfect Peach Iced Tea
Peach tea is a real treasure in Georgia. If you’ve never had it, then you are in for a treat.
As iced tea should be, it’s cold and invigorating. This one also has a super sweet peach taste. You’ll practically feel as if you’re drinking liquified peaches, but with some caffeine.
You’ll enjoy this if you like overly sweet beverages. You may want to skip it if you prefer less sugar.
12. Easy Iced Milk Tea
The majority of people don’t consider iced tea to be a rich drink. And usually, they’re correct. Though, this creamy, milk-infused variant might just subvert expectations.
You’ll find that it’s rich, sweet, and a bit creamy, almost like the Thai tea I mentioned earlier. I guarantee you’ll like this recipe if you enjoyed that one.
13. Thai Iced Tea
Compared to standard iced tea, Thai tea is richer and creamier. The ingredient of half and half is the key!
Just wait until you taste the creamer in your tea; if you think it’s good in coffee, then just wait.
14. Sweet Lemon Iced Tea
Whether it’s sweltering or freezing outside, this sweet Southern beverage is a winner.
If you’re going to make iced tea, why not make it lemony and sweet? That’s how every Southerner that I’ve ever known prepares it! This recipe is your ticket to creating it, too.
Cheers!
15. Cherry Iced Tea
Making the luscious cherry syrup is definitely the most involved part of this mouthwatering cherry tea. But trust me; it’s not hard!
Once you have that prepared, you’ll just need some ice and a glass of unsweetened tea. In fact, you could go super simple and just grab a glass of Milo’s!
16. Watermelon Iced Tea
While rhubarb tea tends to be subtle and understated, watermelon tea is the complete reverse. This drink is audacious, bright, and packed with sugary watermelon goodness. It tastes so much like candy, in fact!
You’ll find that it’s also quite revitalizing, although it might give you a sugar rush. It makes a great companion for a day outdoors, so take a break from working in the yard or swimming and enjoy.
17. Blueberry Iced Tea with Lemon and Hint of Mint
You’ll find that this delicious drink is another non-alcoholic treat with a cocktail-like feel.
It’s one of those drinks that will trick everyone into believing you’re drinking with them. The lemon, mint, and blueberries will also create a party in your mouth.
18. Butterfly Pea Tea
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a drink more gorgeous than this blue-black tea. Its magical appearance makes it one of my favorites for Halloween. With a touch of edible luster dust, it shimmers with each swirl.
Best of all, the taste is just as spectacular. It takes less than ten minutes to prepare and has a mild, herbal taste.
Also, you can tweak the amount of simple syrup or honey to suit your preferences.
19. Honey Sweetened Lemon Iced Tea
I think you will absolutely adore this alternate sweet, lemony tea recipe. Honey takes the place of sugar here. Tangy and sweet, both options are delectable.
Which sweetener you prefer is totally up to you.
20. Lemon Ginger Jasmine Iced Tea
Lemon, ginger, and jasmine; three distinct ingredients, yet they harmonize marvelously. You’ve got a real knockout when you add in maple syrup and green tea. Delicate yet intricate, this light, zesty drink offers new flavors with each sip.
This recipe takes just a quarter of an hour and keeps well for a month in the freezer. Don’t hesitate to prepare a large batch and thaw portions as needed.
21. Starbucks Iced Passion Tango Tea
I am obsessed with the fruity taste and bright pink hue of this three-ingredient drink. This copycat version of Starbucks’ Passion Tango Tea is practically perfect.
If you like the Starbucks version, you’ll certainly enjoy this. In fact, you may not be able to taste the difference.
22. Orange Iced Tea
Some tea drinkers prefer lemon, while others are orange enthusiasts. If you relate to the latter, then I’ve got just the recipe.
With or without mint, this citrusy concoction will undoubtedly put out any fires. Of course, your tastebuds are sure to thank you as well.
23. Raspberry Iced Tea
Raspberry iced tea is every berry fanatic’s dream come true. This sweet-yet-tart drink will refresh you on even the hottest days. You can prepare it in 10 minutes with only five ingredients (or just four if you skip the lemon).
Regardless, it’s full of berrylicious flavor and incredibly refreshing. Raspberry iced tea is an excellent choice if you need a zesty drink for a summer brunch.
24. Pineapple Iced Tea
Want something to liven up green tea? Have a look at this pineapple iced tea recipe. You’ll find that it’s sweet, light, and subtly tropical.
You can easily alter this to be keto-friendly, too. Just use your preferred zero-carb sugar substitute in place of the sugar.