Source: Vikakurylo81, AdobeStockIt's hard to imagine a more versatile summer drink than iced tea. It's much tastier and healthier than any sodas or store-bought juices. At the same time, it can be made from almost anything, experimenting with flavors and combinations. Store the prepared tea in the refrigerator and serve with ice cubes. Here are 20 great recipes!
1. Iced Black Tea with Lemon
Source: goodfon.ruAnd with honey and mint. The most classic recipe!
You will need: 3 tsp black tea, 700 ml boiling water, 1 lemon, 3 sprigs of mint, 1 tbsp honey, ice.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the tea and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain the drink and add honey, lemon juice, lemon slices, and mint leaves. Let the tea cool, then refrigerate. Serve with ice.
2. Iced Green Tea with Mint
Source: pinterest.comYou can add a few more sprigs of lemon balm for a richer aroma.
You will need: 3 tsp green tea, 700 ml boiling water, 1 lime or lemon, 3 sprigs of mint, sugar.
Preparation: Brew green tea, let it steep, strain, and add sugar to taste. Add lime slices and mint leaves, and let the tea cool thoroughly in the refrigerator.
3. Iced Raspberry Tea
Source: dzen.ruThis tea is prepared in a matter of minutes, yet it delights with an amazing taste.
You will need: 2 tsp black tea, 600 ml boiling water, 100 g raspberries, 1/2 lemon, sugar, mint.
Preparation: Place raspberries, lemon slices, mint leaves, and sugar to taste in a teapot. Add the tea, pour in boiling water, and let steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain and refrigerate the drink.
4. Iced Lavender Tea
Source: pinterest.comWhen regular black or green tea gets boring, try this one.
You will need: 1 tsp dried lavender, 1 bunch of mint, 500 ml hot water, honey.
Preparation: Place mint leaves, lavender, and honey to taste in a teapot. Pour in hot, but not boiling, water. Let the tea steep for 10-15 minutes, then strain and refrigerate.
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5. Iced Green Tea with Strawberries
Source: cookpad.comIt's absolutely impossible to resist fresh, fragrant strawberries in summer.
You will need: 3 tsp green tea, 700 ml boiling water, 120 g strawberries, 1 lime, 1 tbsp brown sugar, mint.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the tea leaves, let steep, and strain. Add sugar and cool the drink. Add thinly sliced strawberries, lime, and mint leaves to the tea. Stir and refrigerate for several hours.
6. Iced Black Tea with Raspberries and Basil
Source: postila.ruPurple basil gives the tea an even darker hue.
You will need: 3 tbsp black tea, 4 sprigs of basil, 500 g raspberries, 1.5 L water, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Boil 200 ml of water with sugar, simmer this syrup until smooth, add basil, and let steep for 10 minutes. Separately, pour the remaining boiling water over the tea leaves, let steep, and strain. Lightly mash the raspberries, pour in the sugar syrup, and let sit for half an hour. Mix the raspberry mixture with the tea and refrigerate.
7. Iced Basil Tea
Source: dzen.ruUnlike the previous recipe, this tea contains no tea leaves at all.
You will need: 1 bunch of basil, 4 cups boiling water, 3 tbsp sugar, 1/2 lemon.
Preparation: Lightly mash the basil with lemon slices and sugar to taste. Pour in boiling water and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain and refrigerate the tea.
8. Iced Tea with Orange
Source: dp.ruThe taste and aroma of citrus always invigorate and refresh, regardless of the weather.
You will need: 2 tbsp black tea, 1 L boiling water, 1 orange, 3 sprigs of mint, sugar, vanilla or cinnamon.
Preparation: Slice half an orange with the peel, add mint, sugar, vanilla or cinnamon, add the tea leaves, and pour boiling water over everything. Let the tea steep, strain, and add slices of the remaining orange. Refrigerate everything.
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9. Iced Peach Tea
Source: cookpad.comBesides peaches, nectarines will also work for this recipe – whatever you have on hand.
You will need: 3 tsp black tea, 700 ml boiling water, 3 peaches, 1/2 lemon, sugar.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the tea leaves, let steep, strain, and add sugar with lemon slices. Blend two peeled peaches until smooth, and slice the third. Add all of this to the tea, stir, and refrigerate.
10. Iced Tea with Mint and Chamomile
Source: dzen.ruA soothing and relaxing iced tea for when you want to unwind.
You will need: 1 tbsp dried chamomile, 3 sprigs of mint, 500 ml boiling water, 1/2 lemon, honey or Jerusalem artichoke syrup.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over mint and chamomile and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain, add lemon juice and honey or syrup. Stir the tea and refrigerate.
11. Iced Hibiscus Tea with Currants
Source: postila.ruAny currants will do – black, red, or even white.
You will need: 2 tsp hibiscus, 100 g currants, 1/3 lemon, 800 ml boiling water, honey.
Preparation: Pour half the boiling water over the hibiscus, let steep for 10 minutes, and strain. Mash the currants, pour the remaining boiling water over them, and similarly let steep for 10 minutes and strain. Mix both preparations and add lemon juice with honey to taste. Refrigerate the prepared tea.
12. Iced Blueberry Tea
Source: dzen.ruWhen serving, you can add a few whole berries to the glasses.
You will need: 3-4 tsp black tea, 800 ml boiling water, 150 g blueberries, 1/2 lemon, 1 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the tea, let steep, and strain. Mix blueberries and lemon juice, bring to a boil, and simmer for a few minutes. Add the berries to the tea, also add honey, stir everything together, and refrigerate.
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13. Iced Mint Tea with Milk
Source: livejournal.comThis tea is quite popular in Vietnam and other hot countries.
You will need: 4 tbsp black tea, 1 tsp dried mint, 1 cup boiling water, 2 cups milk, 1 cup 10% cream, sugar or condensed milk, ice.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the tea leaves and mint, let steep for 10 minutes, and strain. Add sugar to taste, then pour in cold milk and cream. Refrigerate the tea and serve with ice.
14. Thai Iced Tea with Condensed Milk
Source: cookpad.comAnother recipe for lovers of variety and exotic flavors.
You will need: 2 tbsp black tea, 1.5-2 cups boiling water, 2 tbsp condensed milk, 1 star anise, 1 cardamom pod, heavy cream, ice.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the tea leaves and spices, let steep, and strain. Add condensed milk and refrigerate the tea until cool. Before serving, pour it into glasses with ice and top with cold heavy cream.
15. Iced Hibiscus Tea with Apple Juice
Source: twizz.ruInstead of apple juice, you can try cherry or orange juice.
You will need: 3 tsp hibiscus, 600 ml boiling water, 300 ml apple juice.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the hibiscus, let steep, and strain. When the tea cools, pour in the apple juice and refrigerate.
16. Iced Berry Tea
Source: cookjournal.ruYou can even use bagged tea here.
You will need: 3 tbsp black tea, 1 L boiling water, 100 g strawberries, 100 g raspberries, 1 orange, honey or sugar.
Preparation: Roughly chop the berries and fruit, add the tea leaves, and pour boiling water over everything. Let the tea steep thoroughly, strain, add honey to taste, and refrigerate.
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17. Iced Milk Tea
Source: postila.ruThis tea is made without any water at all.
You will need: 2-3 tsp black tea, 500 ml milk, sugar, ice.
Preparation: Pour milk over the tea leaves and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat, let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, and strain. Add sugar to taste and pour the drink into glasses with ice.
18. Iced Cherry Tea
Source: mirtesen.ruIf fresh cherries are not available, frozen ones will also work.
You will need: 2 tbsp black tea, 400 g cherries, 1 bunch of mint, 1.5 L boiling water, sugar.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the tea leaves with mint and sugar, let steep for 10-15 minutes, and strain. Lightly mash the pitted cherries and pour the tea over them. Refrigerate the drink for several hours.
19. Iced Ginger Tea
Source: fb.ruEven your favorite ginger tea doesn't have to be served hot!
You will need: 15 g ginger, 1 lemon, 2 tbsp honey, 1 L water, sugar.
Preparation: Remove the zest from the lemon, roughly chop the ginger, pour boiling water over them, and add sugar. Simmer the tea for 15-20 minutes over low heat with the lid on, then cool and strain. Add lemon juice and honey, and refrigerate.
20. Iced Tea with Apple
Source: travel-dom.ruBoth black and green tea will work equally well here – it's up to you!
You will need: 3 tsp tea, 1 apple, 1 lime, 15 g mint, 600 ml boiling water, sugar.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the tea leaves, let steep, strain, and add sugar to taste. Add finely chopped lime, apple, and mint leaves. Refrigerate the tea for several hours.