Summer afternoons are made for relaxation and refreshment, and what better way to beat the heat than with a tall glass of homemade iced tea? Whether you're lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard barbecue, these 5 iced tea recipes will cool you down and delight your taste buds. So, grab your favorite drinking glasses and get ready to sip in style!
1. Classic Sweet Tea
Ingredients:
- Tea Bags (black tea)
- Water
- Sugar
Ratio: Use 1 tea bag per cup of water.
Start by boiling water in a large pot. Remove from heat and add the tea bags, using 1 tea bag per cup of water. Let it steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on your desired strength. Remove the tea bags, add sugar to taste while the tea is still hot, and stir until dissolved. Transfer to a glass pitcher and refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice with a slice of lemon for a classic summer treat.
2. Fruity Cold Brew Tea
Ingredients:
- Tea Bags (fruit-flavored tea)
- Water
- Honey (or sugar)
Ratio: Use 1 tea bag per cup of water.
Fill a glass pitcher with water and add your desired fruit-flavored tea bags, using 1 tea bag per cup of water. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for a stronger brew. Remove the bags, sweeten with honey or sugar to taste, and stir well. Serve over ice with fresh fruit slices for a refreshing twist on traditional iced tea.
3. Minty Green Tea Lemonade
Ingredients:
- Green Tea Bags
- Water
- Honey
- Lemon
Ratio: Use 1 tea bag per cup of water.
Boil water and steep green tea bags—use 1 tea bag per cup of water—for 3-5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool to room temperature. Stir in honey to sweeten, squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture, and add lemon slices for extra flavor. Chill in glassware and serve over ice with a sprig of fresh mint for a revitalizing drink.
4. Tropical Pineapple Peach Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- Black Tea Bags
- Water
- Pineapple
- Peach
- Sugar
Ratio: Use 1 tea bag per cup of water.
Brew black tea bags in boiling water—use 1 tea bag per cup of water—for 5-7 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool slightly. Meanwhile, blend fresh pineapple and peach until smooth. Strain the fruit mixture into the brewed tea, add sugar to taste, and stir well. Chill in glass pitchers and serve over ice with pineapple and peach slices for a taste of the tropics.
5. Berry-Licious Hibiscus Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- Hibiscus Tea Bags
- Water
- Mixed Berries
- Sugar
Ratio: Use 1 tea bag per cup of water.
Bring water to a boil and steep hibiscus tea bags—use 1 tea bag per cup of water—for 5-10 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool. Blend mixed berries (we love strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries!) until smooth, then strain into the brewed tea. Sweeten with sugar to taste and stir gently. Chill in glasses and serve over ice with a few whole berries for a refreshing and antioxidant-rich beverage.
Pick Your Favorite Recipe & Taste Test!
We hope you’ll enjoy these 5 delightful iced tea recipes on a hot summer day, especially if they’re served in stylish glassware! Whether you prefer the classic sweetness of sweet tea or the fruity burst of cold brew tea, these recipes are sure to cool you down and add a touch of joy to your summer afternoons. Cheers to good company, great weather, and the simple pleasures of homemade iced tea!
