We can’t guarantee the weather this weekend, but you can transport yourself to sunnier climes with one of our delicious iced tea recipes, just in time for National Iced Tea Day this Sunday, June 10th. Using our stunning Classic Teabag Collection, our very own tea tasting expert Emily has created five delectable blends for you to try. From the refreshingly zesty Green Lemon to Strawberry & Mango’s tempting sweetness, no matter what kind of mood you’re in – or who you’re looking to impress! – there’s something to suit even the most discerning of drinkers. Read on for all you need to chill out this weekend, from Newby Teas

Green Lemon Iced Tea

You Will Need 

  • Serving glasses
  • Ice cubes
  • 600ml water to serve three
  • Kettle for brewing
  • Tea pot or jug for brewing
  • Newby Classic Green Lemon tea bags
  • Fresh lemon and lime to garnish

Method

  1. Brew 3 Newby Green Lemon tea bags at 80C  in 600ml water for 3 minutes in a pot or jug.
  2. Leave to cool and then pour the tea into a glass filled with ice.
  3. Stir the mixture and top up with a little chilled water.
  4. Garnish with lemon and lime pieces and serve.

Tip: This mix is the perfect pick-me-up on hot summer days.

Berry Mint Iced Green Tea

You Will Need 

Method

  1. Brew 1 Newby Summer Berries tea bag, 1 Newby Peppermint tea bag and 1 Newby Green Sencha tea bag together at 85C  in
  2. 600ml water for 4 minutes in a pot or jug.
  3. Leave to cool and then pour the tea into a glass filled with ice.
  4. Stir the mixture and top up with a little chilled water.
  5. Garnish with mixed frozen berries or redcurrants, blackcurrants, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries and add a sprig of mint to finish, then serve.

Strawberry & Mango Iced Black Tea

You Will Need 

  • Serving glasses
  • Ice cubes
  • 600ml water to serve three
  • Kettle for brewing
  • Tea pot or jug for brewing
  • Newby Classic Strawberry & Mango tea bags
  • Fresh strawberries

Method

  1. Brew 3 Newby Strawberry and Mango tea bags at 100C in 600ml water for 4 minutes in a pot or jug.
  2. Leave to cool and then pour the tea into a glass filled with ice.
  3. Stir the mixture and top up with a little chilled water.
  4. Garnish with fresh strawberries and serve.

Newby Moroccan Mint Iced Green Tea

You Will Need 

  • Serving glasses
  • Ice cubes
  • 600ml water to serve three
  • Kettle for brewing
  • Tea pot or jug for brewing
  • Newby Classic Moroccan Mint tea bags
  • Fresh lime and mint leaves to garnish

Method

  1. Brew 3 Newby Moroccan Mint Tea Bags at 85C in 600ml water for 3 minutes.
  2. Leave to cool and then pour the tea into a glass filled with ice.
  3. Stir the mixture and top up with a little chilled water.
  4. Garnish with lime wedges and mint leaves.

Newby Rooibos Orange Iced Tisane

You Will Need 

  • Serving glasses
  • Ice cubes
  • 600ml water to serve three
  • Kettle for brewing
  • Tea pot or jug for brewing
  • Newby Classic Rooibos Orange tea bags
  • Fresh orange slices to garnish
  • A sprig of basil or rosemary to taste

Method

  1. Brew 3 Newby Rooibos Orange tea bags, brewed at 100C in 600ml water for 5 minutes in a pot or jug.
  2. Leave to cool and then pour the tea into a glass filled with ice.
  3. Stir the mixture and top up with a little chilled water.
  4. Garnish with fresh orange slices and a sprig of basil or rosemary and then serve.

*This post was originally published on June 5th 2017 and has since been updated.