DIY Homemade Iced Tea Recipes
Making your own iced tea at home is simple, cost-effective, and allows you to get creative with flavors and sweeteners. Here are some delightful recipes to try!
➡ Classic DIY Iced Tea Recipe
↪ Ingredients
6 black tea bags (or 3 tablespoons loose-leaf black tea)
6 cups water (divided)
1/2 cup granulated sugar, coconut sugar, or monk fruit sugar
Ice cubes
Lemon slices for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. Boil 4 cups of water and remove it from heat.
2. Steep the tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes, then discard the bags.
3. Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
4. Add 2 cups of cold water to the tea mixture.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour or serve immediately over ice.
6. Garnish with lemon slices for a refreshing touch.
➡ Peach Basil Iced Tea Recipe
↪ Ingredients
6 white or green tea bags
6 cups water
1/2 cup peach puree or peach nectar
A handful of fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons honey or stevia
Ice cubes
↪ Instructions
1. Boil 4 cups of water and steep the tea bags for 3 minutes.
2. Remove the tea bags, add honey, and stir until dissolved.
3. Mix in the peach puree and basil leaves.
4. Let the tea chill in the fridge for an hour, allowing the basil to infuse.
5. Strain the tea, if desired, and serve over ice.
➡ Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe
↪ Ingredients
3 hibiscus tea bags
3 black tea bags
6 cups water
1/2 cup mixed berry puree (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
2-3 tablespoons agave syrup or monk fruit sugar
Ice cubes
↪ Instructions
1. Steep the hibiscus and black tea bags in 4 cups of hot water for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the sweetener and berry puree while the tea is warm.
3. Add 2 cups of cold water and chill in the refrigerator.
4. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh berries.
➡ Citrus Mint Iced Tea Recipe
↪ Ingredients
6 green tea bags
6 cups water
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lemon
A handful of fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons coconut sugar or honey
Ice cubes
↪ Instructions
1. Boil 4 cups of water and steep the green tea bags for 3 minutes.
2. Remove the tea bags and stir in the sweetener until dissolved.
3. Add the orange juice, lemon juice, and mint leaves.
4. Chill the tea in the refrigerator for an hour.
5. Serve over ice with citrus slices and mint for garnish.
➡ Tips and Ideas:
Sweeteners: Experiment with different sweeteners like maple syrup, date sugar, or monk fruit sugar for unique flavors.
Custom Flavors: Add fresh herbs (lavender, rosemary) or fruits (pineapple, mango) to your brew for a personalized touch.
Cold Brew Method: For a smoother taste, steep tea bags in cold water overnight in the fridge.
Garnishes: Use edible flowers, fresh berries, or citrus wedges for an Instagram-worthy presentation.
Enjoy your DIY iced tea creations! They're perfect for any occasion and endlessly customizable!
