6 Twists On Iced Tea Recipes to Refresh Your Summer
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There’s nothing quite like enjoying a glass of cold iced tea on a hot summer day. It’s the perfect refreshing warm-weather beverage. The classic sweet or unsweetened version, with or without lemon never disappoints. but why limit yourself? Iced tea can be customized in a number of ways to shake things up. Try these fun takes on summer tea will liven up your next cup.
Iced Matcha Green Tea
Take your favorite milk ( including oat and almond) and mix it with matcha, honey, water, and ice, mix it in a cocktail shaker and you have a vibrant, creamy concoction that’s loaded with antioxidants. You get the distinct taste and health benefits of matcha in a cool and refreshing form.
Basil Rasberry Iced Tea
This fruity tea starts in a saucepan but ends in a glass. You’ll warm raspberries, basil, sugar, and lime juice and steep your tea in the same pan. Then strain, cool, and pour with carbonated water (or wine!) and serve with ice for a pitcher of tea that’s perfect for a summer party.
Lemongrass Mint Iced Tea
Lemongrass is citrusy, lemony, and slightly sweet and is commonly used to aid digestion, relieve stomachaches, and reduce bloating. So, mix it with ice and tea for an excellent after-dinner drink on a warm summer evening. All you need is 6 mint tea bags, 3 stalks of lemon grass a quarter-cup of honey, and a place to enjoy it.
Ginger Peach Iced Tea
This tea gets off to a pretty traditional start and makes the most of summer peach flavors. You’ll steep your tea and top it off with fresh or frozen peaches, fresh ginger, and peaches. You’ll get the sweetness of peach and the immune boosting, anti-inflammatory and digestive support of ginger.
Vietnamese Lime Iced Tea
Lime is basically lemon’s cousin, so it’s no surprise it works well with tea and this Vietnamese version is made with just five ingredients. With green tea bags, limes, honey, water, and ice you can enjoy this tangy tea that's popular in Hanoi right at home. If you don’t love green tea, this recipe works just as well with oolong.
Almond Iced Tea
Iced tea mixes well with more than just fruit. The base recipe uses regular tea but with a little bit of almond and vanilla extract, you'll get a sweet tea with the rich nutty flavor of almond that you may even prefer to your morning coffee.
Iced tea is the perfect companion for everything from family barbeques to lazy pool days. Add a taste of the unexpected to your summer with these varieties, and you may find yourself with a surprising new go-to drink.
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