5 iced tea recipes for refreshing summer sipping

For the early part of my life, iced tea only meant one thing: cold black tea sweetened with sugar. It was a staple in my family’s refrigerator when the days started getting longer and the sun’s rays would cause us to perspire. But I then learned that this was just one version of the refreshing beverage, beloved for quenching one’s thirst on a summer’s day.

Here are some recipes from our database for a range of iced teas, or read these tips from Becky Krystal about how to make a batch that is just to your liking.

High Tea

Above. A simple combination of oolong tea, applejack, simple syrup and a couple dashes of orange bitters makes for a refreshing, boozy iced tea. Get the recipe.


Passion Lemon Iced Tea

Sweetened lemon or passion fruit ice cubes slowly transform unsweetened iced tea as they melt. Get the recipe.


Boba (Homemade Bubble Tea)

Boba — also known as bubble tea, tapioca tea or pearl milk tea — features tapioca balls that add fun chew to the beloved beverage, and this recipe tells you how to make them at home. Get the recipe.


Lemongrass Iced Tea

While some confine tea to a beverage made from the leaves of the tea plant, this recipe is for a honey-sweetened version made with lemongrass and lemon. Get the recipe.


Orange-Marigold Iced Tea

This refreshing drink is full of citrus and floral flavors. Just make sure the marigolds you use are organic and suitable for eating. Get the recipe.