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, using 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 your favorite spicy or sweet Thai foods.


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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We Tried 7 Brands and Picked the Best Iced Tea

This summer, cool off with the best iced tea. Our Test Kitchen sampled seven popular brands to find the most...

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Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink

The Starbucks Pink Drink is iconic. And you can make one easily right at home! We'll show you how to make...


This Tea Forte Iced Tea Pitcher Takes Summer Gatherings to the Next Level

Ready, set, steep! Summer gets way more refreshing with this pretty iced tea pitcher on your counter.

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What Is Sun Tea?

For many people, learning how to make sun tea was an essential part of growing up—but is this nostalgic method...


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How to Make Perfect Iced Tea at Home

We'll teach you how to make iced tea three different ways: the traditional hot brew method, cold brew and harnessing...


Iced Tea Delights: Explore the Finest Iced Tea Bag Brands for Every Palate

Keep your cool this summer by sipping on a refreshing beverage made with one of these popular iced tea bags.


Summertime Tea

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

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...


Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea

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


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...


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...


Hibiscus Iced Tea

This calorie and caffeine-free tea has a delightful rosy color.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Pineapple Iced Tea

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


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...


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...


Autumn Tea

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


Ginger Iced Tea

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


Lemony Pineapple Iced Tea

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


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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Long Island Iced Tea

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


Honey-Pear Iced Tea

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

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Sweet Tea Concentrate

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


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...


Minty Tea Punch

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


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...


Arnold Palmer

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


Sweet Citrus Iced Tea

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