When the sun is out and the temperatures climb, there’s nothing more satisfying than a cool, refreshing drink in your hand. If you love tea and want to explore creative ways to enjoy it cold, these summer iced tea recipes are perfect for you. Made with high-quality loose-leaf tea and fresh ingredients, they’re naturally delicious and easy to prepare at home.
Let’s dive into three crowd-pleasing recipes that combine flavour, wellness, and seasonal vibes in every sip.
🍃 Mojitea – A Green Tea Twist on a Classic
If you love the zing of a mojito, you’ll fall in love with this alcohol-free version made with green tea and fresh mint. It’s light, zesty, and ideal for sipping on a hot summer day.
What You Need:
- 2 tsp China Sencha Dao Ren Feng
- 2-3 tsp peppermint
- 4 organic limes
- Fresh mint sprigs
- 2 tsp cane sugar (per glass)
- Crushed ice & ice cubes
How to Make It:
- Brew the Sencha and peppermint at 80°C for 3 minutes.
- Let it cool completely, then pour into a pitcher with ice cubes.
- In a large glass, add 2 tsp cane sugar, quartered lime wedges, and 2 sprigs of mint.
- Muddle gently to release the oils.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice, pour over the tea, stir, and enjoy!
🍃 Tip: Garnish with a mint leaf and a lime wheel for a picture-perfect finish.
🍓 Fruity Iced Tea – Naturally Sweet and Sparkling
This colourful iced tea brings together the tropical aromas of a fruit tea blend and the juicy goodness of fresh strawberries.
What You Need:
- 10 tsp fruit tea blend Bora Bora or Jamaica Rum
- 50g fresh strawberries
- 1 handful fresh mint
- Sparkling mineral water
- Ice cubes
How to Make It:
- Brew 1L of fruit tea with boiling water, steep for 15+ minutes.
- Cool completely, then pour into a pitcher filled with ice cubes.
- Add sliced strawberries and mint leaves.
- Top up with mineral water to your taste.
- Serve chilled with a sprig of mint.
🍓 Tip: Try freezing a few strawberry slices in your ice cubes for a stunning visual effect.
🥭 Mango and Friends – A Tropical Tea Cooler
This energizing cooler blends fruit tea, juicy mango, and zesty ginger for a bold, exotic refreshment. It’s naturally caffeine-free and full of flavor.
What You Need:
- 8 tsp fruit tea blend Magic Mango or Mango Star
- 1 orange
- 1 ripe mango
- 30g fresh ginger
- 2 sprigs mint
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
How to Make It:
- Brew the tea with grated ginger and 1L boiling water for 20 minutes.
- Let cool fully and pour into a pitcher of ice.
- Add orange juice and chopped mango.
- Serve with mint garnish for extra freshness.
🥭 Tip: Want it sweeter? Add a drizzle of honey while the tea is still warm.
🌞 Cheers to Summer Hydration
These three easy iced tea recipes are not only refreshing but packed with antioxidants, fruit goodness, and natural ingredients. Perfect for garden parties, beach picnics, or your next stay-at-home spa day!