Chamomile-Strawberry-Orange Cold-Brewed Tea
Chamomile-Strawberry-Orange Cold-Brewed Tea
Recipe
Fruit adds sweetness to this refreshing drink. If you wish, substitute raspberries for the strawberries, or drop in a sprig of lemon verbena to boost the aromatic citrus.
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Pomegranate and Lime Iced Tea
Pomegranate and Lime Iced Tea Recipe
Keep cool and pom on. Beat the heat with this seriously chill iced tea.
Keep cool and pom on. Beat the heat with this seriously chill iced tea.
Classic Sweet Tea
Classic Sweet Tea
Recipe
We love this recipe because it's got strong tea flavor without being bitter, and it's sweet but not cloying.
We love this recipe because it's got strong tea flavor without being bitter, and it's sweet but not cloying.
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Lemonade Iced Tea
Lemonade Iced Tea
Recipe
This refreshing drink combines two summer favorites—lemonade and iced tea. Turn this into a cocktail by adding bourbon or spiced dark rum.
This refreshing drink combines two summer favorites—lemonade and iced tea. Turn this into a cocktail by adding bourbon or spiced dark rum.
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Mint Tea
Mint Tea
Recipe
Finish a casual back-porch dinner party with mint tea, served chilled. Fresh spearmint and sugar add just the right punch to the green tea. Pair with a menu inspired by food from Morocco or the West Indies.
Finish a casual back-porch dinner party with mint tea, served chilled. Fresh spearmint and sugar add just the right punch to the green tea. Pair with a menu inspired by food from Morocco or the West Indies.
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Lemon Verbena Iced Tea
Lemon Verbena Iced Tea
Recipe
Add an herbal flair to your favorite sweet tea with verbena leaves, which lend a potent lemon flavor to any drink. Cook sugar and water first to supersaturate the mixture. Then add to boiled verbena leaves and let chill overnight to marry the flavors. Pour tea into glasses first, and then top with the sugar syrup. Garnish with mint.
Add an herbal flair to your favorite sweet tea with verbena leaves, which lend a potent lemon flavor to any drink. Cook sugar and water first to supersaturate the mixture. Then add to boiled verbena leaves and let chill overnight to marry the flavors. Pour tea into glasses first, and then top with the sugar syrup. Garnish with mint.
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Peach Iced Tea
Peach Iced Tea
Recipe
Combine freshly brewed or store-bought tea with canned peach nectar, sugar, and lime juice for a sweet summer afternoon drink with just a hint of tart flavor. This beverage keeps well, so make a big batch and store some in the fridge for thirsty drop-in visitors.
Combine freshly brewed or store-bought tea with canned peach nectar, sugar, and lime juice for a sweet summer afternoon drink with just a hint of tart flavor. This beverage keeps well, so make a big batch and store some in the fridge for thirsty drop-in visitors.
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Marian's Iced Tea
Marian's Iced Tea
Recipe
Just because the Kentucky Derby is over doesn't mean that a Southern classic has to be sent to the pasture for the rest of the season. This tea holds all the tasty secrets of the mint julep–mint and bourbon–and adds fresh lemon, lime, and sweetened tea to create a summer-ready drink for the adults in your circle.
Just because the Kentucky Derby is over doesn't mean that a Southern classic has to be sent to the pasture for the rest of the season. This tea holds all the tasty secrets of the mint julep–mint and bourbon–and adds fresh lemon, lime, and sweetened tea to create a summer-ready drink for the adults in your circle.
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Mock Tea Sangría
Mock Tea Sangría
Recipe
Finally, a sangría that even the kiddos can enjoy. Grape juice, lemon, lime, orange soft drink, and puréed raspberries give this ruby-red drink its great flavor.
Finally, a sangría that even the kiddos can enjoy. Grape juice, lemon, lime, orange soft drink, and puréed raspberries give this ruby-red drink its great flavor.
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Watermelon and Basil Iced Tea
Watermelon and Basil Iced Tea Recipe
Obviously, we’re into infusing your tea with fresh, in-season fruits. Watermelon wedges add a light sweetness and make for a gorgeous presentation.
Obviously, we’re into infusing your tea with fresh, in-season fruits. Watermelon wedges add a light sweetness and make for a gorgeous presentation.
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Hibiscus Tea Punch
Hibiscus Tea Punch
Recipe
Accent the floral flavor of the hibiscus tea with sparkling apple cider. This cool drink fits perfectly at the family picnic or an afternoon poolside with friends.
Accent the floral flavor of the hibiscus tea with sparkling apple cider. This cool drink fits perfectly at the family picnic or an afternoon poolside with friends.
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Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea
Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea Recipe
Offer beautiful, ruby red Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea as a refreshing alternative to regular iced tea.
Offer beautiful, ruby red Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea as a refreshing alternative to regular iced tea.
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Blackberry Iced Tea
Blackberry Iced Tea
Recipe
Make this sweet, plum-hued beverage year-round by using fresh or frozen blackberries. Crush sugared blackberries with a wooden spoon, then mix with mint and baking soda. Combine with tea and let stand for an hour before straining. Add water, and chill before serving.
Make this sweet, plum-hued beverage year-round by using fresh or frozen blackberries. Crush sugared blackberries with a wooden spoon, then mix with mint and baking soda. Combine with tea and let stand for an hour before straining. Add water, and chill before serving.
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Sparkling Cranberry Tea Cocktails
Sparkling Cranberry Tea Cocktails
Recipe
Serve an adults-only tea, flavored with orange liqueur, for neighborhood happy hour gatherings. This recipe is a great make-ahead option. Simply brew the tea and mix with cranberry juice, vodka, and liqueur; then chill. Add ginger ale just before serving to give it a refreshing fizzy sensation.
Serve an adults-only tea, flavored with orange liqueur, for neighborhood happy hour gatherings. This recipe is a great make-ahead option. Simply brew the tea and mix with cranberry juice, vodka, and liqueur; then chill. Add ginger ale just before serving to give it a refreshing fizzy sensation.
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Iced Mint Tea
Iced Mint Tea
Recipe
To infuse the tea with the most mint flavor, refrigerate with the mint sprigs. But if you prefer a lighter mint taste, let the sprigs steep for 5 minutes, then remove before chilling. Traditional mint tea tends to be very sweet, so feel free to tailor the amount of sugar to your taste.
To infuse the tea with the most mint flavor, refrigerate with the mint sprigs. But if you prefer a lighter mint taste, let the sprigs steep for 5 minutes, then remove before chilling. Traditional mint tea tends to be very sweet, so feel free to tailor the amount of sugar to your taste.
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Sunset Palmer
Sunset Palmer
Recipe
This gentler version of the classic Arnold Palmer features lemongrass, lemon verbena, lemon balm, and lemon zest.
This gentler version of the classic Arnold Palmer features lemongrass, lemon verbena, lemon balm, and lemon zest.
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Minty Iced Green Tea
Minty Iced Green Tea
Recipe
Fresh mint leaves and green tea make this iced tea a summer standout. Sweeten with honey or agave if you desire.
Fresh mint leaves and green tea make this iced tea a summer standout. Sweeten with honey or agave if you desire.
