4 Healthy Iced Tea Recipes for Summer Recipe
Enjoy four refreshing and healthy iced tea recipes perfect for summer, featuring unique flavor combinations like Lemon Basil, Coconut Lime, Iced Peach Ginger, and Blackberry Mint. These naturally flavored teas use fresh ingredients and optional raw honey for a lightly sweetened, guilt-free beverage that's easy to prepare and chill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (1 quart per recipe)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Lemon Basil Iced Tea
- ½ lemon, thinly sliced
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 2 green tea bags
- 3 cups hot water
- Raw honey, optional
Coconut Lime Iced Tea
- 2 black tea bags
- ½ lime, thinly sliced
- 3 cups coconut water, heated
- Raw honey, optional
Iced Peach Ginger Tea
- 1 peach, pitted and sliced
- 2 green tea bags
- 4 ginger coins
- 3 cups hot water
- Raw honey, optional
Blackberry Mint Iced Tea
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 2 green tea bags
- 3 cups hot water
- Raw honey, optional
Instructions
- Lemon Basil Iced Tea: Add the lemon slices, fresh basil leaves, and green tea bags into a 1-quart mason jar or pitcher. Pour hot water over the ingredients and steep for 15 minutes. Remove the tea bags, then refrigerate for 3-4 hours to chill completely and develop flavors.
- Coconut Lime Iced Tea: Place black tea bags and sliced lime in a 1-quart mason jar or pitcher. Pour heated coconut water over the tea bags and lime, steep for 15 minutes. Remove tea bags and chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours until fully cold and flavorful.
- Iced Peach Ginger Tea: Combine sliced peach and green tea bags in a 1-quart mason jar or pitcher. Skewer ginger coins on a toothpick for easy removal if desired, then add to the jar. Pour hot water over all ingredients and steep for 15 minutes. Remove tea bags and refrigerate 3-4 hours until chilled and flavorful.
- Blackberry Mint Iced Tea: Add fresh blackberries, mint leaves, and green tea bags to a 1-quart mason jar or pitcher. Pour hot water in and steep for 15 minutes. Remove tea bags and refrigerate for 3-4 hours to fully chill and allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use raw honey to lightly sweeten any of the iced teas if desired, adding it while the tea is still warm to dissolve properly.
- Steeping times and refrigeration ensure full flavor development; do not rush chilling for best results.
- Adjust fruit and herb quantities to taste for a more or less intense flavor.
- These recipes are naturally caffeine-containing based on the tea used; swap with herbal teas for a caffeine-free option.
- Serve over ice with additional fresh fruit or herbs as garnish for an attractive presentation.