How to make an iced tea at home

How to make an iced tea at home

Now that summer has truly arrived, we’re all craving one thing - ice-cold drinks to keep us cool and quench our thirst! 

Tidy Tea (and coffee) isn’t just for the cooler months; our blends taste great cold-brewed and poured over ice. Perfect for those sunny days in the garden. 

We’ve put together our favourite iced drink recipes below, all made with our plastic-free tea bags and coffee bags. These recipes are super simple, can be made at home and require a few simple ingredients. 

Give them a try and follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more tea inspiration! 

Cold-brewed black tea with a zesty twist 

Fruity flavours are perfect for Summer, and this iced tea certainly packs a citrus punch. California Dreaming is the main character - our signature black tea with peach. Partnered with lemon and orange slices for an extra kick. 

Ingredients: 

Method:

  1. Brew two teabags in the fridge overnight or a minimum of four hours
  2. Prepare slices of lemon and orange
  3. Grab your favourite glass and add plenty of ice with wedges of lemon and orange
  4. Pour over your cold-brewed California Dreaming
  5. Finish with a drizzle of honey for sweetness and stir to combine the flavours

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Our take on a Peach Ice Tea 

For this recipe, we’ve put a Tidy Tea spin on the iconic peach iced tea - the go-to for summertime tea-lovers. We’ve used Tokyo Blossom plastic-free tea bags as the base - our premium green tea infused with cherry and rose. Mix with fresh and sweet, juicy peaches to create a taste sensation. 

Ingredients: 

  • Cold-brewed Tokyo Blossom
  • Lemon slices
  • Peach slices
  • Splash of lemonade
  • Sprig of mint
  • Ice cubes

Method:

  1. Brew two teabags in the fridge overnight or a minimum of four hours
  2. Prepare slices of zesty lemon and juicy peaches
  3. Get your glass, add ice cubes and be generous with peach and lemon slices
  4. Fill your glass two-thirds full with your cold-brewed tea
  5. Top with a splash of your favourite lemonade
  6. Finish with a sprig of mint and stir into the drink
  7. Give the peaches 5 minutes to infuse into the tea for a taste explosion
  8. Serve and enjoy!

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Create your own mojito mocktail 

Enjoy a mojito without the hangover thanks to our tea-based mocktail! Moroccan Mint is the star of the show - our premium green tea blended with peppermint leaf. Mix with fresh lime, mint leaves and add honey to taste. 
 
Ingredients: 

Method: 

  1. Brew two Moroccan peppermint tea bags in the fridge overnight or for a minimum of four hours
  2. Prepare lime slices and mint leaves
  3. Add plenty of ice to the glass along with your lime and fresh mint
  4. Fill your glass two-thirds with your cold-brewed tea
  5. Top with fizzy lemonade and stir before serving

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Maple Cold Foam Iced Coffee

We just had to try the viral Maple Cold Foam - a must if coffee is your caffeine of choice! With our individually wrapped coffee bags, we’ve made sure this recipe is quick and simple - you just need a milk frother to create your delicious maple foam topping.  

Ingredients: 

Method:

  1. Brew two Tidy Coffee bags in 500ml of cold water in the fridge overnight; we recommend a minimum of 12 hours.
  2. Into a milk frother, pop 1 tsp of brown sugar, a splash of maple syrup (or as much as you like! 😋) and your milk of choice.
  3. Pour your cold brew over ice whilst your milk is frothing. For the ultimate hack, freeze some of your cold brew into ice cubes for next time - it stops your cold brew from watering down!
  4. Top with your maple cold foam and enjoy.

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Get your Ingredients 

Ready to try your favourite recipe? Head to our shop to pick up plastic-free tea bags and Tidy coffee for your dream drink. 

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