Few things in life are as personal, classic, and charming as iced tea. Summertime? Iced tea. Bridal shower? Iced tea. Brunch? Iced tea. Watching a movie at night? Iced tea, of course! The hardest part about enjoying iced tea is deciding whether you want to go fruity, sweet, or earthy. Life can be so difficult.
Easy Iced Tea
Summer should be easy and laid back. It should be as simple as making a glass of iced tea.
Ingredients
- 2 black tea bags
- 12 ounces boiling water
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a mug, add black tea bags, sugar, and boiling water.
- Stir briefly to mix.
- Allow the tea to steep for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove and discard the tea bags.
- Stir again to make sure the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Place in the fridge until the tea cools completely.
- Once chilled, pour into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Sweet Southern Iced Tea
Take a trip to the South with a sweet tea that'll cool you off and perk you right up from being in the heat all day.
Ingredients
- 2 black tea bags
- 12 ounces boiling water
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a mug, add black tea bags, sugar, and boiling water.
- Stir briefly to mix and start dissolving sugar.
- Allow the tea to steep for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove and discard tea bags.
- Stir again to make sure the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Place in the fridge until the tea cools completely.
- Once chilled, pour into a highball glass over fresh ice.
Raspberry Iced Tea
If you're someone that just can't say no to raspberry iced tea (hi, we can form a club!), this is the crème de la crème of raspberry iced tea. And if you're not into mashing fruits as you go, you can use an ounce to an ounce and a half of raspberry simple syrup.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces chilled black or sweet tea
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 8 ounces water
- Ice
- Raspberries and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the raspberries.
- Reduce to simmer and allow to cook for five to ten minutes.
- Add the mixture to a fine strainer and press raspberries to draw out juice.
- Discard the berries.
- In a highball glass, add tea and raspberry juice.
- Stir together to mix.
- Garnish with raspberries and a mint sprig.
Arnold Palmer Iced Tea
You could say that the Arnold Palmer is a hole-in-one when it comes to flavor. The good news? There are plenty of versions waiting for you at the clubhouse to enjoy.
Iced Green Tea
Live the earthy, questionably healthy life with an iced green tea in your hand.
Ingredients
- 2 green tea bags
- 14 ounces of water
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
- Ice
- Citrus wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a resealable container, add water and green tea bags.
- Cover tightly and shake vigorously.
- Place in the refrigerator.
- After approximately six hours to overnight, shake the container again.
- Remove the tea bags.
- Pour into a highball glass over ice.
- Add lemon juice.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with a citrus wheel and mint sprig.
Lemon Iced Tea
No, this isn't lemonade and iced tea. This is tart, bright, and perfect iced tea with lots of lemon flavors.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces black iced tea or sweet tea
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce lemon cordial
- 1-2 dashes lemon bitters
- Ice
- Lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, add iced tea, lemon juice, lemon cordial, and lemon bitters.
- Stir to mix.
- Pour into a glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Strawberry Iced Tea
Lean into the juicy flavors you can pair with your iced tea. And what better way to start than with Life Is Better With Tea's strawberry iced tea.
Peach Iced Tea
Summer isn't just for iced tea. It's also for enjoying peaches every last chance that you get.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces black iced tea
- 2 ounces peach simple syrup
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, iced tea, peach simple syrup, and lemon juice.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Lavender Iced Tea
You can admire the smell and sight of your overflowing lavender plant, or you can admire the smell and sight while enjoying some freshly made lavender iced tea, too. The Boozy Ginger's recipe is dreamy.
Honey Iced Tea
You'll be all abuzz like the bees with this golden honey iced tea by your side.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces iced tea
- 1½ ounces honey syrup
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon wheel with mint sprig
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, iced tea, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig.
Sun Tea
Let the sun kiss your skin and give you a golden glow while it brews the tea for you. Afternoon Tea Reads has some solid tips and recipes.
Happiness Is a Glass of Iced Tea
Take your taste buds for a dance with homemade and easy-to-make iced tea. Timeless sweet southern iced tea or something a bit fruitier with peach flavors, you can dabble in a world of iced tea. Call up your friends. There's no better time to catch up than over a glass of iced tea.
