Iced Tea Recipes

A summer day isn’t complete without an iced tea recipe or two. Check out our collection of sweet iced tea, unsweetened iced tea, Thai iced tea and so much more.

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Hetal Vasavada’s Iced Chai

I grew up watching my Ba (grandmother) brew chai every single day, adjusting the spices by instinct and never measuring a thing. This iced chai is my simpler summer version of her classic recipe with strong CTC tea, crushed cardamom and cinnamon. CTC tea stands for Crush, Tear, Curl, a method that turns black tea leaves into tiny granules of tea. It brews quickly and delivers a strong, tannic flavor that’s the backbone of authentic Indian chai. Leave your expensive whole tea leaves for another day: If you’re making chai, you have to use CTC tea. Lipton's black tea is...

Thai Iced Tea

Thai iced tea is the perfect balancing act for spicy or sweet foods. Serve this with one of your favorite...


Bubble Tea

This tea-based drink, made with chewy tapioca pearls, is sure to give you a caffeine boost with a flavorful twist....


Cold Brew Iced Tea

For a sweeter, smoother steep, learn how to make cold brew iced tea like a pro. All you need is...


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Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink

Whether you've seen it at the beach or on your favorite Instagram account, the Starbucks Pink Drink is still one...

Honey-Pear Iced Tea

Take summery iced tea into fall and winter by stirring in pear nectar and adding a fresh pear slice to...


Lemony Pineapple Iced Tea

I like to garnish this iced tea with some of our sweet Hawaiian pineapple. —Beverly Toomey, Honolulu, Hawaii

Ginger Iced Tea

Here's a refreshing beverage that goes with any meal. Carbonated ginger ale makes it a wonderful alternative to ordinary iced...


Honey-Citrus Iced Tea

A frozen orange or lemon slice in the glass looks pretty and helps keep this refreshing punch nice and cold....


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Long Island Iced Tea

The refreshing Long Island iced tea cocktail packs a punch and tastes great, with sweet and citrusy flavors that are...


Autumn Tea

I've been serving beverages made with various flavors of tea at gatherings, and people are always surprised by the results....

Lemon-Orange Iced Tea

"I finally hit on a recipe for iced tea that doesn't have the aftertaste of artificial sweetener," relates Dawn Lowenstein...


Raspberry Iced Tea

This raspberry iced tea recipe is easy to make and super customizable since you can toggle the ratio of sugar...


Touch-of-Mint Iced Tea

My family loves the mild mint and lemon flavors in this iced tea. It's a wonderful alternative to soft drinks.—Martha...


Lemon Ice Tea Mix

A friend who has a large family and does a lot of entertaining created this mix. It's inexpensive and makes...


Mom’s Tangerine Iced Tea

Simple syrup gives a smooth finish to this sweet tea with a citrus twist. It's so refreshing on a hot...

Rhubarb Mint Tea

A bumper crop of rhubarb and mint from my garden inspired me to create this thirst-quenching pick-me-up. Raspberries deepen the...


Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea

Every special occasion deserves a refreshing beverage (and a lovely punch bowl). Our tea has a tangy flavor from lemonade,...


Refreshing Raspberry Iced Tea

This recipe makes two gallons, so it’s a sensible thirst-quenching choice for a springtime party when you have a medium-size...


Smooth Sweet Tea

A pinch of baking soda eliminates bitterness in this smooth and easy-to-sip tea and it has just the right amount...


Minty Tea Punch

Forget sugary (and boring) sodas for your next potluck and treat your family and friends to a refreshing homemade punch....


Sweet Tea Concentrate

Sweet iced tea is a southern classic, and this is a fabulous recipe for tea lovers or for a party....


Summertime Tea

You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping...


Iced Raspberry Tea

Frozen raspberries lend fruity flavor and lovely color to this pretty iced tea that's good throughout the year. The recipe...


Spiced Iced Tea

This was my mom's iced tea recipe, which had a special spot in our refrigerator on hot summer days. I...

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Sweet Citrus Iced Tea

My family has been making iced tea this way ever since I was a child. When I recently prepared it...


Pineapple Iced Tea

We have a large family, so we go through beverages quickly at our house. This thirst-quenching tea is simple to...


Arnold Palmer

Quench your thirst with our simple Arnold Palmer recipe, a refreshing blend of iced tea and lemonade concentrate. Ready in...


Iced Melon Moroccan Mint Tea

I grow mint on my balcony, and this refreshing beverage is a wonderful way to use it. It combines two...