Tea For Guys
Top Iced Tea Recipes for Every Mood
Clean, crisp, and ridiculously refreshing—these iced tea recipes are built for everyday sipping and easy entertaining. We kept the layout simple and legible (no buttons), with accurate measurements, quick method notes, and pro tips. For deeper reading, explore our guides: How Much Caffeine Is in Green Tea?, Tea Types & Benefits: The Complete Guide, and Adaptogenic Herbs for Stamina. Subtle product mentions where helpful: Energy Blend, Fasting Blend, Tea for Guys (Vitality).
Technique primer: For ultra-smooth results, use cold brew (steep in the fridge 6–12 hours). For speed, brew double-strength hot and pour over ice to flash-chill.
Smooth & bold
Classic Cold Brew Black Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 14 g loose-leaf black tea (or ~4 tsp)
- 960 ml cold filtered water
- Simple syrup, to taste (optional)
- Lemon slices, ice
Steps
- Combine tea and cold water in a jar; cover and refrigerate 6–12 hours.
- Strain. Sweeten to taste. Serve over ice with lemon.
Pro tip: Avoid squeezing spent leaves/bags—this can increase bitterness and cloudiness.
Bright & zesty
Lemon Ginger Green Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 10 g green tea
- 960 ml water (brew at ~80°C)
- 8–10 thin slices fresh ginger
- 20 ml lemon juice
- Honey or simple syrup, to taste (optional)
- Ice
Steps
- Brew green tea with ginger at ~80°C for 2–3 minutes.
- Strain, stir in lemon and optional sweetener. Chill and pour over ice.
For caffeine insights and brew temps, see our green tea caffeine guide.
Tart & vivid
Hibiscus Citrus Cooler
Ingredients
- 12 g dried hibiscus
- 960 ml cold filtered water
- Orange slices, mint
- Agave or simple syrup, to taste (optional)
- Ice
Steps
- Cold brew hibiscus 6–8 hours in the fridge. Strain.
- Add orange, mint, and optional sweetener. Serve over ice.
Naturally caffeine-free and strikingly bright—crowd pleaser for brunch.
Cooling & herbal
Minty Moroccan Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 9 g gunpowder green tea (or your favorite green)
- 960 ml water (80–85°C)
- Large handful fresh mint + extra for serving
- Sugar or syrup, to taste (optional)
- Ice
Steps
- Brew tea with a handful of mint for 2 minutes. Strain.
- Lightly sweeten if desired, chill, and pour over ice with more mint.
For a mint-forward lift, try Energy Blend.
Fruity & fizzy
Peach Oolong Sparkler
Ingredients
- 12 g oolong tea
- 720 ml hot water (~90°C) for a stronger base
- 480 ml cold sparkling water
- Peach slices
- Peach or simple syrup, to taste (optional)
- Ice
Steps
- Brew oolong 3–4 minutes for a concentrated base; cool.
- In glasses with ice, combine 1 part oolong base to 1 part sparkling water. Add peach and optional syrup.
Unsweetened sparkling keeps the tea front and center.
Creamy & spiced
Spiced Chai Iced Latte
Ingredients
- 16 g chai black tea
- 600 ml hot water
- 480 ml cold milk or alt-milk
- Maple syrup or sweetener of choice, to taste (optional)
- Ice
Steps
- Simmer chai in hot water 4–5 minutes. Strain and cool.
- Serve over ice and top with cold milk. Sweeten to taste.
Protein boost: whisk a scoop of unflavored collagen into the milk before pouring.
Half & half classic
Arnold Palmer (Half Tea, Half Lemonade)
Ingredients
- 12 g black tea
- 800 ml hot water (brew double-strength)
- 800 ml chilled lemonade (adjust to taste)
- Ice
Steps
- Brew black tea double-strength (4–5 minutes), then chill.
- Combine equal parts chilled tea and lemonade over ice. Adjust ratio as you like.
Add a splash of soda water for lift without extra sweetness.
Crisp & clean
Matcha Lime Fizz
Ingredients
- 3 g matcha (about 2 tsp)
- 120 ml cold water (for whisking)
- 300 ml cold sparkling water
- 20 ml lime juice
- Simple syrup, to taste (optional)
- Ice
Steps
- Whisk matcha with cold water until smooth.
- Add lime and optional syrup; top with sparkling water over ice.
A pinch of sea salt can amplify citrus and tea notes.
Caffeine-free
Blueberry Rooibos Refresher
Ingredients
- 12 g rooibos
- 960 ml cold filtered water
- Handful fresh blueberries (lightly crushed)
- 5–10 ml lemon juice (optional)
- Honey or syrup, to taste (optional)
- Ice
Steps
- Cold brew rooibos 6–8 hours; strain.
- Muddle a few blueberries in each glass, add tea, lemon, and ice.
Kid-friendly and bedtime-approved—no caffeine.
Tropical vibes
Pineapple Coconut Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 12 g black tea (or fruity black blend)
- 800 ml hot water (brew double-strength)
- 320 ml pineapple juice
- Coconut sugar syrup or simple syrup, to taste (optional)
- Ice
Steps
- Brew black tea double-strength; cool completely.
- Stir in pineapple juice and optional syrup. Pour over ice.
For dessert energy, finish with a small float of coconut milk.
Batch-friendly
Make-Ahead Iced Tea Concentrate (Any Tea)
Ingredients
- 32 g loose-leaf tea (your choice)
- 1.2 L hot water (brew at proper temp for your tea)
- Ice
Steps
- Brew tea at 2× strength for 4–5 minutes (or per tea type). Strain.
- Chill concentrate fully.
- To serve: mix 1 part concentrate with 1 part cold water over ice; sweeten if desired.
Great with bold bases like Tea for Guys (Vitality) for a richer flavor.
Iced Tea FAQ
Why does my iced tea get cloudy?
Chill gradually or use cold brew. Rapid temperature shock can precipitate tea solids; avoid squeezing bags/leaves after steeping.How long does iced tea keep?
3–4 days covered in the fridge. Add fresh citrus/herbs at serving time for best texture and aroma.What’s the easiest sweetener?
Simple syrup (1:1 sugar:water) dissolves instantly in cold drinks. For lighter options, try honey syrup (1:1) or go unsweetened.Want more context on tea choices and caffeine windows? See our complete guide and the green tea caffeine explainer.