Kick back and relax this summer with these refreshing iced teas. 30 delicious iced tea recipes you can make at home from cold brew tea to bubble tea.
Iced Tea Recipes for the Summer
Ice cold, thirst quenching, and much healthier than soda, iced tea is the perfect summer drink.
If you’re looking for ideas beyond just a boring tea bag in water, I’ve got 30 iced tea recipes just for you.
Three Ways to Make Iced Tea
- Hot brew
This is when you make hot tea, then cool it down and pour over ice. - Ice chill
You make hot tea then cool it down quickly by shaking it with a ton of ice. - Cold brew
This is my preferred way to make iced tea since it is the best-tasting iced tea. You put loose tea and cold water in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
Iced Tea Essentials
What I use to make my iced tea at home again and again.
- Filtered water
The better the water tastes, the better the tea tastes. - Glass teapot with strainer
To make hot brewed iced tea. - 2 quart pitcher
To make iced chilled tea. - Cold brew iced tea maker
To make cold brewed tea. - Electric kettle
For when you’re making iced tea using the hot brew method instead of cold brew. - Cocktail Shaker or water bottle
- Ice cube trays
They’re annoying to get the ice cubes out of the tray but they are the perfect size for drinks.
Questions You May Have
Is there a difference between loose tea, tea sachets, and tea bags?
Yes! Loose tea is usually the highest quality, then tea in tea sachets. Tea in tea bags are the lowest quality. The more of the tea leaves you can see whole, the better. Tea bags usually contain tiny bits and powder of broken tea leaves.
Can I make any tea iced?
Yes!
Can I use tap water?
The best tasting tea is made with the best tasting water. Use filtered water if you can.
How many teaspoons of tea are in tea sachets?
There are usually 1.5 teaspoons of tea in a tea sachet.
How many teaspoons of tea are in tea bags?
There is usually 1 teaspoon of tea in a tea bag.
What’s the best way to make iced tea?
Hands down, cold brewing makes the best iced tea but you do have to wait 12 hours.
How can I sweeten my iced tea?
It’s best to use simple syrup (half water, half sugar) since it incorporates into iced tea the easiest. Simple syrup is easy to make. Just mix sugar and hot water in equal parts until the sugar dissolves.
How long can I keep my iced tea in the refrigerator?
No more than 4 days.
30 Iced Tea Recipes
1/ Cold Brew Iced Tea
The iced tea recipe that was a complete game changer for me. Cold brew tea is the secret to THE BEST iced tea.
2/ Matcha Bubble Tea (Boba Tea)
Yup, you can make bubble tea at home! Make this matcha green tea version layered with tapioca balls, oat milk, and matcha.
3/ Earl Grey Iced Tea with Cream Froth
An iced Earl Grey made rich and decadent with a cream froth that’s salty and sweet.
4/ Arnold Palmer (Iced Tea and Lemonade)
Half cold brew iced tea, half lemonade, an Arnold Palmer is a sweet and tart summer drink.
5/ Iced Chai Latte
The best chai latte is the one you make at home from scratch.
6/ Thai Iced Tea
Did you know Thai iced tea is really easy to make at home? It is! I tested my recipe over and over again so it tastes just like the ones you order at Thai restaurants.
7/ Iced Matcha Latte
An iced matcha latte that tastes better than the one at Starbucks. I made mine layered and I’ll show you how.
Raspberry Iced Tea from Scratch
Fresh raspberries make this iced tea a sweet delight!
9/ Bubble Tea (Boba Tea)
A classic bubble tea made with a lovely cream froth on top.
10/ Iced Milk Tea
I’ve made my iced milk tea with sweetened condensed milk and half & half–it’s just perfectly delicious.
11/ Instant Pot Iced Tea
Have an Instant Pot? You can make iced tea in it! Get step-by-step directions.
12/ Iced Cold Brew Matcha
I show you my method to making ice cold matcha in seconds.
13/ Lemon Iced Tea
Lemon juice and black tea makes for a sweet, brisk lemon iced tea.
14/ Iced Peach Green Tea
Naturally-sweetened iced tea made with green tea and fresh peaches.
15/ Iced Watermelon Matcha
Sweetened with watermelons, this layered drink doesn’t need any sugar.
16/ Peach Sweet Tea
Fresh brewed tea with simple syrup and pureed peaches.
17/ Iced Green Tea
A mint tea recipe that I got from the Tea Sommelier at the Baccarat Hotel in New York.
Peach Iced Tea from Scratch
Perfectly sweet and delicious iced tea made with fresh peaches.
19/ Southern Sweet Tea
If you like your tea extra sweet, this sweet tea is for you.
20/ Iced Tea with Lemon Verbena Honey Syrup
Make your iced tea even better with homemade lemon verbena honey syrup.
21/ Matcha Lemonade
A twist on an Arnold Palmer drink that uses matcha instead of black tea.
22/ Vanilla Bean Jasmine Arnold Palmer
Another unique spin on the classic Arnold Palmer made with vanilla bean-infused jasmine tea, lychee juice, and lemonade.
23/ Butterfly Pea Flower Matcha Lemonade
A color-changing drink that goes from a deep blue to violet.
24/ Mint Iced Tea
Punch up your basic iced tea game with fresh mint and English Breakfast tea.
25/ Cold Brew Iced Tea with Fresh Fruit
Cold brewed black tea with fresh fruit.
26/ Iced Matcha Rose Latte
A matcha green tea drink made with a rose and hibiscus concentrate.
27/ Strawberry-Kiwi Green Iced Tea
Homemade strawberry kiwi syrup and green tea elevates this drink from a basic iced tea.
28/ Quick and Easy Iced Tea
Iced tea made in less than 10 minutes from start to finish. See my ice chill method.
30/ Earl Grey Lemonade
A tart, tangy drink made with Earl Grey tea and fresh lemonade.
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This is perfect for hot summers….and it is more healthy with beautiful & amazing….Thanks for sharing…keep shared your new fabulous recipes….!
These all look refreshingly delicious! Thanks ever so much for including my recipe.
Hi Bintu, love your Instant Pot recipes!
This looks so refreshing for the end of summer! Can’t wait to have it by the lake this weekend.