Iced tea
Iced tea is a refreshing drink enjoyed by people all over the world. It can be made using a variety of different recipes, and its popularity means that there are many different ways to enjoy it.
The most popular way to make iced tea is to brew a pot of tea using your favourite tea leaves, then add ice to the brewed tea. This method is simple and effective, and means that you can enjoy iced tea without having to make any special preparations.
Another popular way to make iced tea is to make a concentrated syrup using tea leaves, water and sugar. This syrup can be stored in the fridge and used to make iced tea whenever you fancy. Simply add water and ice to the syrup to make a refreshing drink.
Advice
Making iced tea is a simple process, but a few tips can make all the difference. Firstly, use high quality tea leaves. The better the tea, the better the iced tea. Secondly, use cold water to steep the tea; boiling water will make a bitter tea. Thirdly, steep the tea for the right amount of time. Too little time will make a weak tea, and too much time will make an overly strong tea. Finally, for extra flavor, try adding a bit of sugar or honey. With these simple tips, you can easily make delicious iced tea every time.
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Recipes
Southern Sweet Iced Tea
- sugar
- baking soda
- water
- water
- tea
Long Island Iced Tea
- lemon
- lime juice
- salt
- ice
- blanco tequila
- lemon juice
- gin
- maple syrup
- triple sec
- vodka
- white rum
- coca cola
Cold-Brew Iced Tea
- lemon
- black tea
- water
Real Thai Iced Tea
- water
- star anise
- sugar
- sweetened condensed milk
- cinnamon
- almond extract
- vanilla bean
- cardamom
- black tea
- evaporated milk
- tamarind
Hong Kong Iced Tea (香港凍檸茶)
- oolong tea
- lemon
- water
- dark brown sugar
- water
- ice
Hawaiian Iced Tea
- sour
- gin
- light rum
- tequila
- triple sec
- vodka
- pineapple juice
Miami Iced Tea
- cranberry juice
- sour
- gin
- light rum
- peach schnapp
- triple sec
- vodka
- lemon lime soda
Raspberry Iced Tea
- lemon
- sugar
- loose leaf black tea
- water
- lemon
- raspberry
Blackberry-Bourbon Iced Tea
- goodquality bourbon
- mint
- blackberry
- sugar
- black tea
Berry Iced Tea
- maple syrup
- water
- lime
- orange
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- berry hibiscus herbal tea
- raspberry
Oolong Iced Tea
- ice
- water
- oolong tea
- honey
The Long Beach Iced Tea
- sour
- gin
- light rum
- tequila
- triple sec
- vodka
- cranberry juice
- lemon
Hibiscus, lemongrass and Basil Honey Sweet Iced Tea.
- lemongrass
- hibiscus flower
- lime juice
- honey
- basil
- water
Make Rose Water Iced Tea
- rose water
- water
- rosebud
- honey
- black tea
Earl Grey Iced Tea
- sparkling water
- sugar
- lemon
- water
- earl grey tea
- ice
GZ Long Island Iced Tea
- lime
- rose champagne
- sugar
- sour
- lemon juice
- lime juice
- gin
- rum
- tequila
- triple sec
- vodka
Berry, Melon and Mint Iced Tea
- ice
- lemon
- lemon juice
- prosecco
- sugar
- blackberry
- peppermint extract
- strawberry
- salt
- watermelon
- mint
- english breakfast
Blackberry-Bourbon Iced Tea
- mint
- bourbon
- ice
- water
- mint
- blackberry
- sugar
- black tea
Blueberry Iced Tea
- blueberry
- black
Cold Brew Tea / Make Ahead Iced Tea
- loose leaf tea
- water
Cold Brew Plum Iced Tea
- sugar
- lemon juice
- lemon verbena
- red plum
- black tea
Orange Iced Tea
- sugar
- orange flower water
- orange
- earl grey tea
- mint
Thai Iced Tea
- ice
- sweetened condensed milk
- sugar
- thai tea
- water
The Best Iced Tea (Cold-Brewed Iced Tea) Recipe
- water
- tea
Back Seat Biker Bourbon Iced Tea
- ice
- lemon wheel
- mint
- white creme de menthe
- bourbon
- lemonade iced tea
Blueberry Iced Tea
- ice
- sugar
- water
- salt
- blueberry
- family tea
- blueberry
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- water 58%
- sugar 50%
Usual Ingredients
- ice 31%
- lemon 27%
- black tea 23%
- gin 19%
- triple sec 19%
- vodka 19%