I love summer, but the heat? I could do without.
What I can’t get enough of, though, is a tall, icy glass of something that makes the warmth feel like a good idea. So I rounded up 25 of my favorite iced tea recipes.
Each one’s like a little vacation in a sip. Think bright fruits, creamy swirls, and all the cool, refreshing vibes you need from the first hot day until the last.
1. Blueberry Iced Tea with Lemon and Hint of Mint
This yummy drink is another alcohol-free recipe that’s very cocktail-esque. It’s one of those fun drinks that’ll fool everyone into thinking you’re drinking with them. And with blueberries, lemon, and mint, it’s a real party for your taste buds, too.
2. Perfect Peach Iced Tea
Peach tea is a Georgia specialty. And if you’ve never tried it, you’re in for a real treat.
It’s cold and refreshing, just like iced tea should be. However, this one also has a super sweet peachy flavor.
It’s almost like drinking liquified peaches, only with caffeine. So long as you appreciate sweet drinks, you’ll love it.
3. Cherry Iced Tea
The hardest part of preparing this delicious cherry tea is making the cherry syrup. And trust me, that isn’t difficult at all. Once you have it ready to go, you’ll need a glass of unsweetened tea and some ice.
4. Raspberry Iced Tea
Calling all berry fanatics! This raspberry iced tea is pure, invigorating magic, with that perfect sweet tart zip that chases away the heat.
I can throw it together in about 10 minutes using only a handful of ingredients, five if you include the lemon, four if you skip it. It tastes insanely fresh and bursting with juicy berry flavor. When you need something bright and gorgeous for a summer brunch, this is absolutely the move.
5. Pineapple Iced Tea
This sunny pineapple iced tea wakes up basic green tea with a sweet, tropical personality. It’s light, airy, and just a little bit like a mini getaway in a glass.
The best part? It’s a snap to make low carb and keto friendly. Just swap the sugar for your favorite zero carb sweetener and you’re all set.
6. Thai Iced Tea
Thai tea is thicker and creamier than the tea you’re used to drinking. The secret?
You’ll add half and half to the mix. If you think creamer in your coffee is good, just wait till you try it in your tea.
7. Matcha Iced Tea
This matcha iced tea is like a little restorative.
8. Fresh Mint Iced Tea
Are you looking for a refreshing, herbal tea-like flavor without the tea? No problem.
This fresh mint iced ‘tea’ is just the thing for you. You can whip it up in just five minutes, and all you’ll need is water, fresh mint, and your choice of sweetener.
9. Strawberry Rose Iced Tea
This lovely red tea is sweet, tangy, and a teensy bit floral. It’s a refreshing, fruity drink that’s perfect for brunch or sipping alone on a hot day.
Easy to make and ready in no more than 20 minutes, you’ll need Nielsen-Massey’s rose water to get the right flavor. If you can’t find it, don’t fret! You can make your own with water, rose petals, and a saucepan.
10. Earl Grey Iced Tea
Jazz up your traditional Earl Grey with some honey, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. The result is a light and citrusy drink with plenty of rich flavor.
This recipe takes a few hours to make, but it’s no trouble. Just throw it together in the morning, and it’ll be ready by lunchtime.
11. Butterfly Pea Tea
This gorgeous blue-black tea is the prettiest thing you’ll ever drink. I like to make it for Halloween just because it looks so magical.
Add a dash of edible luster dust, and it sparkles with every stir. Fortunately, it has a fantastic taste, too.
12. Sweet Lemon Iced Tea
Warm weather or cold, you just can’t beat this sweet southern staple. I mean, if you’re making iced tea, you might as well have it sweet and lemony!
At least, that’s how every Southerner I’ve ever met makes it. And with this recipe, you can, too.
13. Hibiscus Iced Tea
I cannot get enough of hibiscus tea. It’s a delightfully spiced, delicately floral tea with so much flavor.
Just remember, it’s not actual tea. So if you need a caffeine boost, this drink won’t give it to you. But it’s perfect if you want something to relax and calm your nerves.
14. Cold Brew Iced Tea
If you’ve ever found unsweetened tea a touch too sharp or bitter, cold brew tea is about to become your best friend. It works just like cold brew coffee.
Steeping in cold water coaxes out all the mellow, smooth flavors and leaves the bitterness behind. Hot water pulls out those astringent notes, but cold water keeps everything gentle and silky. The result is a glass of iced tea that goes down incredibly easy.
15. Iced Green Tea
Unlike the matcha tea above, this recipe is much lighter and more mellow in flavor. It’s a sweet, minty green tea recipe with plenty of citrusy zing.
It almost looks like a mojito, and the taste is similar, too. So, give this recipe a try if the mojito is high on your list of favorite cocktails.
16. Watermelon Iced Tea
If rhubarb tea is delicate and understated, watermelon tea is the polar opposite. It’s bright, bold, and has a wallop of sweet watermelon flavor.
It’s so sweet, in fact, that it almost tastes like candy. Of course, it’s still refreshing, but it might just send you on a sugar high. That said, it’s an excellent choice if you’re spending the day outside.
17. Easy Iced Milk Tea
Most people don’t think of iced tea as a decadent drink. And usually, it isn’t.
But this creamy, milk-infused version might just fit that description. It’s rich, sweet, a little creamy, and similar to the Thai tea mentioned above.
18. Rhubarb Iced Tea
Believe it or not, that’s not pink lemonade in that glass. That’s rhubarb iced tea, and it’s phenomenal.
It’s a stunning, sparkling drink that’s perfect for special occasions. You’ll love the way it looks, but the way it tastes is even better. It’s not as sweet as other options on the list, but it’s still sweet enough.
19. Honey Sweetened Lemon Iced Tea
Here’s another sweet, lemony tea recipe I think you’ll fall for. You’ll forego the sugar in favor of honey for this one.
Still, both are sweet, delicious, and just a tiny bit tangy. It’s up to you to decide which sweetener you like best.
20. Easy Chamomile Iced Tea
Chamomile tea is most often consumed hot. It’s calming and ideal for an end-of-day drink to help you drift off to sleep.
But here’s the thing; you don’t have to drink it hot. It’s just as soothing, herbal, and delicious over ice.
Seriously, try it. You may even prefer it to the “normal” way.
21. 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.
22. Festive Cranberry Mint Iced Tea
This recipe is the perfect example of why iced tea isn’t just for the summer. It’s fun and festive, and the bright red color is ideal for the holiday season.
It has a crisp, refreshing flavor that’s so full of cranberry zing, you’ll barely taste the tea itself. However, the mint leaves help tone down much of the cranberries’ bite.
23. Lemon Ginger Jasmine Iced Tea
Lemon, ginger, and jasmine are three distinct ingredients that go together unbelievably well. Add maple syrup and green tea into the mix, and you’ve got a real show shopper.
It’s a light, zingy drink with a delicate but intricate flavor. Every sip introduces you to a new taste.
24. Orange Iced Tea
Some people like lemon in their tea. Others prefer orange.
If you fall into that latter category, here’s the recipe you’ll need. With or without the mint leaves, this citrusy drink is sure to quench your thirst. Of course, it’ll satisfy your taste buds, too.
25. Starbucks Iced Passion Tango Tea
This three-ingredient drink has a hot pink color and a fruity taste I just can’t get enough of. It’s a copycat of Starbucks’ Passion Tango Tea, and it’s just about perfect.
If you enjoy the Starbucks drink, you’ll love this one, too. You might not even be able to tell the difference between them.