Best 3 Summer Love Tea Recipes

Indulge in a refreshing symphony of flavors with our Summer Love Tea collection, a delightful trio of iced tea recipes that capture the essence of the season. Escape the heat with Summer Berries Iced Tea, a vibrant blend of sweet berries and zesty citrus, or quench your thirst with Tropical Iced Tea, a tropical paradise in a glass infused with exotic fruits and a hint of mint. For a caffeine-free option, try our soothing Lavender Lemonade Iced Tea, where the floral notes of lavender harmonize perfectly with the tangy brightness of lemon. Each recipe is a culinary masterpiece, promising a taste of summer in every sip. Grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a refreshing journey through the world of iced teas.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LOVE TEA

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A heart-warming, flavorful beverage from Le Bernardin's Eric Ripert as published in our local newspaper.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemongrass, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried lemon grass)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped (or 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger)
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
5 cardamom pods, cracked
1 teaspoon anise seed
2 cloves
1 tablespoon dried peppermint
1 teaspoon earl grey tea (or one teabag if you can't find loose tea)
1 teaspoon green tea (or one teabag if you can't find loose tea)
3 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons rose water
4 teaspoons orange blossom water

Steps:

Bring 4 1/2 cups of water to boil in a saucepan.
Turn off heat and add the first six ingredients.
Mix lightly, cover and let mixture steep for five minutes.
Add peppermint, Earl Grey and green tea.
Allow to steep another five minutes.
Pour into each mug or cup 3/4 teaspoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of rosewater and 1 teaspoon of orange-blossom water.
Strain tea and pour into each mug and stir.
Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 0.2

SUMMERTIME TEA

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You can't have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It's wonderful for sipping while basking by the pool. -Angela Lively, Baxter, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 18 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

14 cups water, divided
6 black tea bags
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1 cup tequila, optional
Fresh mint leaves and lemon or lime slices, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags. , Stir in the sugar, concentrates and remaining water. Add tequila if desired. Refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with mint and lemon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SUMMER LOVE TEA

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Ahh, summer and iced tea. This is a perfect way to enjoy both. The 1 hr cook time is stand time. As written this is quite a mild tea. If you would like a stronger flavor please feel free to use more tea bags.

Provided by Annacia

Categories Beverages

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

7 cups water, divided
1/4 cup honey
1 cup apple juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
6 celestial seasonings cranberry-flavored tea bags

Steps:

Bring 1 cup water and juice to a boil.
Stir in honey and cinnamon.
Add the tea bags.
Remove from heat.
Let stand for one hour.
Add 6 cups cold water Pour into glasses with ice.
Sit back, sip and fall in love.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for three days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 10.5, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 15.6, Protein 0.1

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh fruits and herbs will give your tea a more vibrant flavor.
If you don't have fresh ingredients, you can use frozen or dried fruits and herbs. Just be sure to rehydrate them before using.
Steep your tea for the recommended amount of time. Over-steeping can make your tea bitter.
Adjust the amount of sweetener to your taste. You can use honey, sugar, or stevia to sweeten your tea.
Serve your tea hot or cold. Iced tea is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.

Conclusion:

Summer love tea is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the warm weather. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a refreshing drink, reach for a glass of summer love tea.

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