Stay Refreshed: 9 Types Of Iced Tea To Try This Summer
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Iced tea is a great way to stay cool in the summer and one of the greatest methods of maintaining wellness. You may enjoy store-bought, pre-made ice tea mixes, but they're not nearly as healthful as homemade varieties. 

When compared to regular water, iced tea keeps you hydrated and satisfied. Since ice tea is so simple to create, many recipes are available. The tea is rich in minerals and antioxidants vital to human health. You can add honey as a healthy substitute for sugar or leave it unsweetened if that is how you prefer. 

Enjoy a pleasant drink of chilled iced tea in a variety of flavours by trying these recipes at home.

9 Types Of Cold Tea To Try This Summer

1. Lemon Iced Tea 

One of the most well-liked drinks one frequently finds in restaurants is lemon iced tea, which has a traditional flavour. Add two green tea bags and five to six basil leaves, and cut lemon slices into a pitcher to create this chilled drink. After adding three cups of boiling water, leave it for five minutes. Next, take out the tea bags. If necessary, add sugar. After refrigerating for three to four hours, serve the iced tea combination cold.

2. Rosemary And Orange Ice Tea

You have to try the unusual combo of orange and rosemary iced tea. Place two green tea bags, two fresh rosemary sprigs, and half a tablespoon of orange zest in a pitcher to make this. After adding three cups of hot water to the pitcher, soak it for five minutes. If desired, sweeten it with sugar or honey. After straining the tea to get rid of the tea bags, orange zest, and rosemary, chill it for three to four hours. Add orange slices as a garnish and serve cold later.

3. Blackberry Mint Iced Tea

Mint is well-known for adding freshness to drinks. This iced tea is quite tasty when combined with blackberries. Toss in a pitcher with 1/2 cup fresh blackberries, 6 mint leaves, and 2 green tea bags. Three cups of boiling water should be added, then left for five minutes. Chill the tea bags for three to four hours after taking out the tea bags. 

4. Pomegranate Iced Tea with Hibiscus

It is a wonderful antioxidant-rich taste combination that contains no caffeine at all. Pour two hibiscus tea bags into a pitcher to make this iced tea. Add two cups of hot water and soak for five minutes. Add honey to make it sweeter, then remove the tea bags. Next, stir in 1/2 cup of pomegranate juice with the tea. After three to four hours in the fridge, serve it cold.

5. Ginger Peach Iced Tea

Peach ginger, among many other varieties, adds a distinct flavour to iced tea. Put one peeled and pitted peach and two green tea bags in a pitcher. Pour in three cups of hot water and add four slices of ginger. After letting it sit for five minutes, take out the tea bags. Serve the combination cooled with delectable appetisers after chilling it in the fridge for three to four hours.

6. Jalapeño And Strawberry Iced Tea

When you taste this combo, you'll see why it's unusual but appealing. Those who enjoy a hint of heat should try this iced tea recipe. Add two green tea bags and half a finely sliced jalapeño to a pitcher. Add half a cup of finely sliced strawberries. After adding three cups of hot water, soak it for five minutes. You can either use honey or sugar in this recipe. Take out the tea bags. After three to four hours in the fridge, serve it cold.

7. Lime And Coconut Ice Tea

You shouldn't pass on the coconut lime combo. Because coconut water is well-known for being hydrating, this iced tea is delicious and healthful. Fill a pitcher with two black tea bags and some lemon slices. Fill the pitcher with hot coconut water, then let it sit for five minutes. Remove the tea bags, then sweeten them with sugar or honey, depending on taste. To cool off in the sweltering summer heat, refrigerate the tea for three to four hours and serve it cold.

8. Chamomile Iced Tea 

A delightful drink produced with chamomile flower petals is chamomile iced tea. In addition to being invigorating and calming, chamomile iced tea has several other health benefits. Among its many other benefits, chamomile tea promotes better sleep, lessens the intensity of menstrual cramps, and regulates blood sugar.

9. Sweet Rose Iced Tea With Tulsi

All of your senses are stimulated, and you feel rejuvenated by the combination of the rich and delicious Tulsi leaves, the soft scent of rose petals, and a few discreet spices. Asthma and bronchitis are among the respiratory ailments that tulsi and rose tea assist in preventing. In addition to being a fantastic stress reliever, the presence of vitamin C helps prevent signs of ageing and improves the condition of your skin.

Iced tea is not only trendy but it naturally brings up your taste bud and electrolytes in the harsh summer. Try any of these recipes to help you de-stress and rejuvenate. Drink these to beat the heat!