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7 refreshing iced tea recipes you can make in less than 10 minutes

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Iced tea can be incredible to beat the heat. It is also one of the best ways to keep yourself healthy.


Although we love those ready-to-make ice tea mixture that we buy from stores, they aren’t as healthy as the ones we can make at home.

Ice tea keeps you hydrated and satiated compared to plain water. There are many ice tea recipes that you can make as it is so easy to prepare.

The tea itself has many antioxidants and nutrients that are essential for our body. It can be sweetened and unsweetened if you prefer it that way, you can also add honey as a healthy substitute for sugar.

Looking for refreshing summer drink ideas the entire family can enjoy? Something fruity, cold and delicious you can enjoy while sitting in the garden or by the pool?

Try these recipes at home and enjoy a refreshing glass of chilled ice tea in several flavours.

1. Lemon ice tea

Lemon iced tea is a common beverage that we come across in restaurants and its classic flavour is one of the most popular. To make this chilled beverage, sliced lemon slices, 5 to 6 basil leaves, and 2 green tea bags to a pitcher. Pour 3 cups of hot water in it and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then, remove the tea bags. Add sugar if required. Chill the ice tea mixture in the fridge for 3-4 hours and serve chilled.

2. Orange rosemary ice tea

Orange and Rosemary Ice Tea is a unique combination that you must try. For this, in a pitcher, add 2 green tea bags, 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary and 1/2 tbsp of orange zest. Pour 3 cups of hot water into the pitcher and let it steep for 5 minutes. Add honey or sugar to it if you like. Strain the tea to remove tea bags, rosemary and orange zest, and refrigerate it for 3-4 hours. Later, garnish with orange slices and serve chilled.

3. Blackberry mint ice tea

Mint is known for providing freshness to any beverage its added in. Along with blackberry, this ice tea makes for a delicious beverage. Just add 1/2 cup of fresh blackberries, 5-6 mint leaves and 2 green tea bags in a pitcher. Pour 3 cups of hot water and let it stay for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and refrigerate the tea for 3-4 hours. Serve chilled.

4. Pomegranate hibiscus ice tea

It is an incredible flavour pairing that is loaded with antioxidants and is totally caffeine-free. To make this ice tea, take a pitcher and add 2 hibiscus tea bags. Pour 2 cups of hot water and let it steep for 5 minutes. Add honey to sweeten it and later remove the tea bags. Then, add 1/2 cup pomegranate juice to the tea and mix. Refrigerate it for 3-4 hours and serve chilled.

5. Peach ginger ice tea

Among many other variants of iced tea, Peach ginger brings a unique flavour to the beverage. In a pitcher, add 1 pitted and sliced peach and 2 green tea bags. Add 4 ginger slice to it and pour 3 cups hot water. Let it stay for 5 minutes and then, remove the tea bags. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours and serve chilled with delicious appetizers.

6. Strawberry jalapeno ice tea

This combination is a little unexpected but will definitely appeal to you once you have tasted it. This ice tea recipe is for those who love a little bit of spice. In a pitcher, add 1/2 thinly slices jalapeno with 2 green tea bags. Add 1/2 cup chopped strawberries. Pour 3 cups of hot water and let it steep for 5 minutes. Add sugar to this recipe or honey as per your choice. Remove the tea bags. Refrigerate it for 3-4 hours and serve chilled.

7. Coconut lime ice tea

Coconut lime is a combination you don’t want to miss. Coconut water is known for its hydrating benefits which makes this ice tea both tasty and healthy. Add sliced lemon and 2 black tea bags in a pitcher. Pour hot coconut water into the pitcher and let it stay for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add sugar if required or you can add honey as well. Chill the tea in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours and serve chilled to refresh yourself in the hot summer heat.

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