Nothing says summer to me like a tall, condensation beaded glass of iced tea. I’ve rounded up 25 of my absolute favorite recipes, with fruity, floral, creamy, and cool options. Whether you need a classic sweet tea fix or something totally unexpected, there’s a big, refreshing pitcher waiting for you.
1. Starbucks Iced Passion Tango Tea
Three ingredients are all you need for this electric pink, beautifully fruity sip. It’s my spot on homemade version of Starbucks’ Passion Tango Tea, and I can’t stop making it.
If you’re a fan of the original, this one will absolutely win you over. Honestly, you might not even notice a difference.
2. Festive Cranberry Mint Iced Tea
This cranberry mint tea proves that iced tea belongs on the holiday table, too. It’s joyful and celebratory, and that vivid red hue is pure festive cheer. The flavor is crisp and bracingly bright, with
3. Fresh Mint Iced Tea
Craving that cool, herbal tea vibe but without any actual tea leaves? I’ve got you covered.
This fresh mint iced “tea” is exactly what you need. It takes all of five minutes and calls for nothing but water, a handful of fresh mint, and your sweetener of choice. Pure, simple refreshment.
4. Blueberry Iced Tea with Lemon and Hint of Mint
Here’s another alcohol free sipper that totally passes for a fancy cocktail. It’s the kind of drink that tricks your friends into thinking you’re joining happy hour.
Blueberries, lemon, and a hint of mint throw a little fiesta in your mouth. Your taste buds will be dancing.
5. Earl Grey Iced Tea
Give your everyday Earl Grey a little extra sparkle with honey, a squeeze of lemon, and a drop of vanilla. What you get is a bright, citrusy sipper with surprising depth.
The recipe needs a few hours to steep, but it’s completely hands off. Mix it up in the morning and by lunch you’ll be pouring yourself a perfectly chilled glass.
6. Thai Iced Tea
Thai iced tea is a whole different experience: it’s thick and rich, and way creamier than your usual brew. The magic touch?
A splash of half and half swirled right in. If you’re a fan of cream in your coffee, just wait until it hits your tea. It’s next level luscious.
7. Easy Chamomile Iced Tea
Chamomile is usually a hot, pre bedtime ritual, so calming and perfect for easing into sleep. But guess what?
It’s every bit as relaxing and lovely poured over ice. Yes, iced chamomile is a thing, and it might just become your new favorite way to enjoy it. Give it a whirl; you might never go back.
8. Butterfly Pea Tea
This stunning blue black butterfly pea tea might just be the most beautiful drink you’ll ever hold. I love serving it at Halloween because it feels so wonderfully magical.
Stir in a pinch of edible luster dust and watch it shimmer with every turn of the spoon. And yes, the flavor is just as lovely as the looks.
9. Matcha Iced Tea
Isn’t this matcha green iced tea just the most rejuvenating thing you’ve ever seen? That vivid emerald hue is pure sunshine in a glass.
It’s gently sweet, kissed with mint, and has zero added sugar. I find myself reaching for it all year long, not just in summer.
10. Raspberry Iced Tea
Calling all berry fans! This raspberry iced tea is basically what summer dreams are made of.
It’s bright, tangy sweet, and so incredibly refreshing on a scorching afternoon. You only need five humble ingredients and about 10 minutes to pull it together.
Leave out the lemon and you’re down to just four. Packed with fresh, bold berry flavor, it’s the perfect punch for a sunny brunch.
11. Sweet Lemon Iced Tea
No matter the season, you really can’t top this sweet Southern classic. If I’m pouring a glass of iced tea, it better be sweet and loaded with lemon.
That’s the way every Southerner I know takes it. Now you can bring that same down home magic to your own pitcher.
12. Iced Green Tea
If matcha is bold, this iced green tea is the delicate, easygoing cousin. It’s sweet and minty, with a zippy citrus kick.
Honestly, it looks just like a mojito and echoes those same refreshing notes. If a mojito is your go to cocktail, you’re going to fall head over heels for this one.
13. Watermelon Iced Tea
Where rhubarb tea is subtle, watermelon tea comes in loud and unapologetic. It’s vibrant, punchy, and absolutely wallops you with sweet melon flavor, like liquid candy in the best possible way.
It’s still crisp and cooling, though it might give you a little sugar rush. Perfect for a long day under the sun.
14. Lemon Ginger Jasmine Iced Tea
Lemon, ginger, and jasmine sound like an unlikely trio, but they are unbelievably perfect together. Toss in some maple syrup and green tea, and you’ve got a real standout.
The result is light and zippy with a delicate, layered flavor that unfolds differently with every sip. It’s a little journey in a glass.
15. Perfect Peach Iced Tea
Peach tea is pure Georgia in a glass. If you’ve never experienced it, prepare to be charmed.
It’s wonderfully cold and rejuvenating, with an intensely sweet, juicy peach flavor that’s almost like sipping melted peaches, only with a gentle caffeine lift. Sweet tea lovers, this one is absolutely for you.
16. Cold Brew Iced Tea
Not a fan of that sharp, bitter edge in your unsweetened tea? Let me introduce you to cold brew tea.
Much like its coffee counterpart, steeping tea in cold water tames all those bitter notes. Hot water pulls out bitterness, but a long, slow chill steep gives you a mellow, silky smooth drink. It makes all the difference.
17. Barley Tea
What do you think of when you hear the word tea? If you’re anything like Ted Lasso, you’ll think “hot brown water.” And while I love hot tea, that’s not exactly wrong! Of course, there are so many different blends and flavors, and barley tea is one of those quietly toasty, comforting mugs that reminds you tea is so much more.
18. Cherry Iced Tea
The most “difficult” step for this delectable cherry tea? Whipping up the cherry syrup.
And honestly, it’s a breeze. Once that ruby syrup is chilled and waiting, all you do is pour it over unsweetened tea and ice. So easy and so rewarding.
19. Hibiscus Iced Tea
I’m completely smitten with hibiscus tea. It’s beautifully spiced and softly floral, absolutely bursting with flavor.
Keep in mind, it’s not made from real tea leaves, so there’s no caffeine kick here. That makes it ideal for winding down and soothing your soul. Sip this when you need a calming, caffeine free moment.
20. Pineapple Iced Tea
If you’re looking to give your everyday green tea a sunny twist, this pineapple version is calling your name. It’s sweet, airy, and whispers of the tropics with every sip.
I love how simple it is to keep this low carb or keto, too. Just use your favorite zero carb sweetener instead of sugar, and you’re all set.
21. Orange Iced Tea
If you’re team orange over lemon when it comes to tea, this one’s for you. It’s a bright, citrusy quencher that hits the spot on hot days, with or without the fresh mint. Your thirst won’t stand a chance, and your taste buds will be just as happy.
22. Strawberry Rose Iced Tea
This gorgeous ruby hued tea is sweet, tangy, and just a whisper floral. It’s a fruity refresher that feels right at home at brunch or all by yourself on a sweltering afternoon.
It comes together in 20 minutes flat. I like to use Nielsen Massey rose water for that delicate flavor, but if you can’t track it down, just simmer some rose petals in water to make your own. So easy.
23. Easy Iced Milk Tea
Iced tea isn’t normally what comes to mind when you think “decadent.” But this creamy, milk kissed cup is a whole different story. It’s rich and sweet, and so velvety smooth, much like the Thai iced tea I shared earlier. If you want your tea to feel a little more luxurious, this is it.
24. Honey Sweetened Lemon Iced Tea
I’ve got another sweet lemon tea that I think you’ll adore. This time we’re ditching the sugar and reaching for honey instead.
Both versions hit that perfect sweet tangy balance, so it really comes down to your personal favorite. Give it a try and see which one wins your heart.
25. Rhubarb Iced Tea
No, that gorgeous pink drink isn’t pink lemonade. It’s rhubarb iced tea, and it’s phenomenal.
It’s a showstopping, bubbly beauty that feels made for celebrations. Trust me, you’ll be smitten with its looks, but the taste is even more captivating. It leans a little less sweet than some others, but it’s still perfectly satisfying.