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Tea is a popular drink in the morning, after dinner, or just for any occasion. However, many people choose store-bought tea and never try home-brewed iced tea recipes. If you are looking for some new flavors of iced tea that will make your taste buds feel like they’re on vacation, then this blog post is for you. We’ve compiled delicious recipes that will take your tastebuds on an adventure through flavorful taste buds with every sip.
The Peachy Perfect Iced Tea
This iced tea is a perfect blend of sweet, tart, and refreshing. The peach will provide that needed sweetness to balance out the sourness from the lemon juice while still maintaining its original flavor. To make this recipe, all you’ll need are:
- Filtered water (about 16oz)
- Ice
- One lemon
- Four peaches, pitted and diced
- Sweetener of your choice (honey or sugar)
Instructions:
Dissolve a tablespoon of honey in about 16 ounces of filtered water. Add four cups of chopped and peeled peaches. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes until the mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
The Strawberry Delightful Iced Tea
This recipe combines the sophisticated flavor of black tea with fresh strawberries to make a delightful summer beverage. To make this iced tea, you’ll need:
- Filtered water (about 16oz)
- Strawberries, sliced and frozen overnight until solid
- One lemon
- Black tea bag or tea of your choice
- Sweetener to taste
To make the strawberry mixture, you’ll need:
- Strawberries, sliced and frozen overnight until solid
- One lemon
Instructions:
Melt the strawberries in a saucepan with about 16 ounces of filtered water. Simmer for 20 minutes or so until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Add the tea bag to boiling water or a pot of cold water, then add sweetener to taste and stir until dissolved. Pour over ice with sliced strawberries in your glass. Lemon slices are optional but recommended!
Refreshing Iced Tea
The refreshing iced tea is a simple recipe that can be made with your choice of black, green, or oolong. To make it, you’ll need:
- Filtered water (about 16oz)
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
- Sweetener to taste (honey, sugar, stevia)
- Black, green, or oolong tea bag of your choice
Instructions:
Add a tablespoon of honey to about 16 ounces of filtered water and bring it to a boil. Add one black, green, or oolong teabag per cup. Let it steep for a couple of minutes or until the tea is bold and dark-colored, then remove from heat.
The Citrusy Iced Tea
This is a perfect summertime drink that will satisfy your need for the fruit flavor without all of the calories. This iced tea recipe can be made with any black, green, or oolong tea you prefer- it’s up to you! To make this beverage, you’ll need:
- Filtered water (about 16oz)
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
- One orange, lemon, and lime cut into slices
- Sweetener to taste (honey, sugar, stevia)
To make the citrus mixture, you’ll need:
- Filtered water
- Add a tablespoon of honey to about 16 ounces of filtered water and bring it to a boil. Add one black, green, or oolong tea bag per cup and let steep for a couple of minutes until bold in color.
The Spicy Ginger iced tea
This spicy ginger is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a hot drink in the summer without giving up their love of spice. It’s made with black, green, or oolong tea and ginger ale! To make this beverage, you’ll need:
- Filtered water
- One cup of black, green, or oolong tea
- One tablespoon fresh ginger – minced and grated
To make the spicy mixture, you’ll need:
- Filtered water
- Add a tablespoon of honey to about 16 ounces of filtered water and bring it to a boil. Add one teaspoon shredded or finely chopped ginger.
Now you’ve got some ideas, so grab a teapot or a kettle cooker and get brewing!
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