Homemade Iced Tea: 5 Easy Summer Recipes to Try at Home
35°C outside. You open the fridge. Water, orange juice, fizzy drinks... Nothing appeals. What if the best drink of the summer was one you made yourself — in 5 minutes, with a tea bag and a handful of ice?
Homemade iced tea means zero added sugar, incredible flavours, and surprising simplicity. Here are our 5 favourite recipes — tried, tested, and approved by the entire Teatower team.
The Express Method (5 Minutes)
This is the technique we use in our shops. Simple, quick, and consistently brilliant.
- Brew strong: 2× the usual amount in half the volume of water (e.g. 4g in 20cl instead of 2g in 25cl)
- Normal steeping time: Follow the recommended brewing time for your tea (2–3 min for green tea, 5–7 min for herbal infusions)
- Remove the leaves
- Pour directly over a large glass of ice — the thermal shock locks in the aromas and gives you a beautifully clear liquor
- Drink immediately
Tip: Make ice cubes from brewed tea the night before — that way, they won't dilute your drink as they melt.
Recipe 1 — Passion Mango (Tropical)
Our best-selling iced tea recipe, by a mile. One sip and you're under the palm trees.
- Base: Passion Fruit — Mango & Passion
- Brewing: 100°C, 7 min, double dose
- Bonus: Add a few chunks of fresh mango and a sprig of mint
- The result: Vivid orange, an explosive aroma, natural fruity sweetness with no added sugar
⭐ 4.58/5 — The best-seller of our iced tea range
Recipe 2 — Organic Vineyard Peach (Gentle & Sweet)
- Base: Organic Vineyard Peach (rooibos)
- Brewing: 100°C, 7 min, double dose
- Bonus: A slice of fresh peach and a cinnamon stick
- The result: Golden rose colour, ripe peach aroma, naturally sweet thanks to the rooibos
- Bonus: Caffeine-free — perfect for children and long summer evenings
Recipe 3 — Summer Berry Indulgence (Red Fruits)
- Base: Grandma's Basket (strawberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry)
- Brewing: 100°C, 8 min, double dose
- Bonus: A squeeze of lemon juice and a few fresh raspberries
- The result: Deep ruby red, tangy and indulgent. Think of it as the Spritz of iced teas.
⭐ 4.87/5 (165 reviews) — Our most-loved herbal tea, reimagined for summer.
Recipe 4 — Iced Marrakech (Mint & Orange Blossom)
- Base: Marrakech Sunset BIO
- Brewing: 75°C (green tea — be gentle!), 3 min, double dose
- Bonus: A few fresh mint leaves and a wedge of orange
- The result: Moroccan mint tea meets refreshing iced drink. The mint is bold, the orange blossom brings softness.
⭐ 4.49/5 (73 reviews)
Recipe 5 — Paradise (Lychee & Pineapple)
- Base: Paradise — Lychee & Pineapple
- Brewing: 100°C, 7 min, double dose
- Bonus: Chunks of fresh pineapple and a dash of coconut syrup
- The result: Pale, crystal-clear yellow, exotic fragrance, pure refreshment
The Cold Brew Method (For the Patient)
If you have the time (8–12 hours), cold brew produces a result that is even smoother and more aromatic than the express method:
- 4g of tea or herbal infusion in 50cl of cold water
- Leave in the fridge for 8–12 hours (overnight works perfectly)
- Strain in the morning
- Keeps for 48 hours in the fridge
Cold brew extracts the flavour without the tannins → ultra-smooth, zero bitterness, even with green tea.
How Does the Cost Compare to Shop-Bought Drinks?
| Drink | Price/litre | Sugar | Additives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | ~€1.50 | 106g/L | Yes |
| Fuze Tea | ~€2.00 | 46g/L | Yes |
| Lipton Ice Tea | ~€1.80 | 56g/L | Yes |
| Teatower Iced Tea | ~€0.80 | 0g | No |
A 100g pack of Teatower tea makes around 50 cups. Brewed as iced tea (double dose), that's 25 litres of homemade iced tea for around €10. Just €0.40 a glass. Unbeatable.
Trevor's Take
"Iced tea is the gateway drink for people who think they don't like tea. Start with a chilled fruit infusion — Passion Mango or Grandma's Basket. No caffeine, no bitterness, just pure fruit. Whenever someone tells me 'I don't like tea', I hand them a glass of this. The conversation changes straight away."
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