Summers! oh So Hot, now we need to hydrate ourself more frequently, eat fruits that contains more water, consume a variety of chilled drinks & ice creams of course. But wait my Tea Lovers, how about a refreshing big cup of flavorful, iced tea filled with aromas & goodness of health.
Nothing beats the heat like a tall glass of chilled, Iced Tea Right!
Iced Tea a perfect solution to overcome the effect of heat in Summers, whether you like it sweet, tangy by adding lemon, fruity with apples or peaches, herbal (caffeine free) just by adding dried flowers & herbs like mint/ basil, or spiced by infusing black pepper, ginger, fennel or any of your choice.
This tea is an ultimate essential for summers to revitalize our body & mind, it’s a perfect blend of flavours, sweetness & icy cool punch.
It’s so mesmerizing when shiny brown liquid is being poured on ice crystals & having it like heavenly satisfying.
We have a lot in our kitchen & get highly confuse, how to put them together for achieving a blast of flavour, not anymore, here I’ll share some amazing combinations to Satisfy Your Thirst & Believe me- All are Thirst- Quenching Master Piece.
Iced Tea can be prepared by any type of tea either it’s Black Tea, Green Tea, White Tea or Oolong Tea. Basically, it is the cool version of tea for all Tea Lovers, because who likes a hot sip in this hot weather. Therefore, “Swap the steam for the chill—iced tea‘s the thrill!”.
Let’s Get Into 4 Excellent Iced Tea Recipes That’ll Make Your Summers Refresh & Cool
1. Black Tea + Mint + Ginger + Black Salt + Ice+ Lemon + Sugar/Honey
Note: If you like to have honey as a sweetener in your tea then add it in chilled tea not while boiling.
Instructions: Step by step
- Boil 2 tsp black tea, ginger, sugar for 3-4 mins in 1 cup water
- Switch off flame.
- Let it steep for 15 mins to release its flavour, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Strain it
- Now the fun part begins –Grab your favourite glass pour mint leaves & lemon slices crush it, add a pinch of black salt, add full glass ice cubes & now pour prepared cool black tea over it.
- Squeeze more lemon juice If needed & garnish with Mint
- Serve your tea.
Trust me your taste buds will rejuvenate & it will boost your mood quickly.
It is not only tasty but also incredibly beneficial for overall health.
Let’s see some most important health benefits of this Tea-
- Boosts Digestion
- Rich Antioxidants
- Refreshing & Hydrating
- Boost Immunity
- Relieves Nausea & Headache
- Improves Metabolism
2. Green Tea + Tulsi (Holy Basil) + Lemongrass + Ice+ Lemon + Sugar/Honey
Instructions: Step by step
- Boil 1 cup water then Switch off flame now add-
2 tsp Green tea
4-5 Tulsi leaves
Lemongrass
sugar
2. Let it steep for 15 mins to release its flavour, then refrigerate for 2 hours
3. Strain it
4. Take a glass full of ice cubes, pour prepared cool Green Tea over it.
5. Squeeze some lemon juice & enjoy.
Health Benefits:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Powerful Antioxidant
- Improves Digestion
- Aids Detox
- Reduce Stress & Anxiety
- Support Heart Health
- Natural Coolant
- Weight Management
- Anti-Aging
3. Hibiscus + Cinnamon + Mint + Coconut Water + Ice+ Lemon + Sugar/Honey
Instructions: Step by step
- Take 1 cup water add 4-5 Hibiscus Flower, ¼ tsp Cinnamon powder, sugar & boil for 2 mins.
- Switch off flame.
- Put it aside for 15 mins to release its flavour, refrigerate for 2 hours,
- Take a glass full of ice cubes, fill half glass with Hibiscus Tea & half with coconut water.
- Squeeze some lemon juice & crushed mint leaves.
- Mix it well & serve chilled.
Health Benefits:
- Rich in antioxidants
- Supports heart health
- Anti-inflammatory
- Support liver health
- Soothes digestion, reduces bloating, and relieves indigestion.
- Natural breath freshener with antibacterial properties.
- Relieve headaches due to its cooling effect
- Regulates blood sugar
- Antimicrobial
- Metabolism-boosting effects
- Coconut water – Natural electrolyte-rich drink (potassium, magnesium, sodium) for hydration
- Supports kidney function and may prevent kidney stones.
- May improve circulation
- High in vitamin C, boosting immunity and skin health.
- Aids digestion and detoxification
- Alkalizing effect helps balance body pH.
4. Rose Petals + White tea + Strawberry + Rose Syrup (optional) + Ice+ Lemon + Sugar/Honey
Instructions: Step by step
- Boil water then cooled for 2 mins.
- Add 2 tsp white tea, 2 tbsp rose petals (fresh/dried), Sugar
- Let it steep for 15 mins
- Refrigerate for 2 hours
- Strain it
- Take a glass, half filled with ice cubes, put some crushed strawberry, rose syrup
- Pour Rose White Tea
- Squeeze some lemon juice
- Mix it well & serve chilled.
Health Benefits:
- Rich in antioxidants
- Supports heart health
- Anti-inflammatory
- Support liver health
- Soothes digestion, reduces bloating, and relieves indigestion.
- Natural breath freshener with antibacterial properties.
- Relieve headaches due to its cooling effect
Final Thoughts :
Iced Tea isn’t just a drink it’s a cooling ritual & there is no better companion than a crisp & revitalizing Iced Tea in this Summer.
Let’s be honest—summer without iced tea is like sunshine without warmth. It’s the alchemy of simplicity and sophistication in a glass, transforming humble leaves into liquid gold that keeps us cool, hydrated, and utterly enchanted.
In today’s busy life if you really want to steal some peaceful time for yourself or your special one, try these recipes & share your special time over a tall glass of Iced Tea.
At last, we would love to hear your Iced tea stories do share it with us.
Every moment gets better with every sip of iced tea in hand!
