How to Make Ice Tea: Tangerine Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe
Our summer days of sipping cold drinks like this refreshing Tangerine Raspberry Iced Tea are officially over. Logan went back to school on Monday and Tuesday was Madeline’s first day. As I write this, I’m officially kid-less for a few more hours. I can’t help but feel a little bit of mom guilt over being happy about school beginning again.
everyone looking very serious on the first day of school!
It’s not to say that I don’t enjoy the Logan and Madeline’s company, but summer was long and it was good. With adults-only getaway to Crete and Athens and a wonderful family trip to San Diego in my back pocket I think we managed to have a pretty good time during the past couple of months.
Of course summer wasn’t all travel. We managed to have fun at home, too! I can’t count the number of times we went to the library and all the fun, new books we checked out. Then there were swim lessons, art camp, sports camp, and play dates with friends…I don’t really have any regrets this summer.
But now, I’m ready for a change. Ready to say goodbye to hot weather and swim suits. Goodbye to summer meals and welcome fall’s comforts with open arms. And really, the thought of being able to wear layers and scarves again is kind of appealing. True it will still be quite warm here for at least another month, but in my mind school starting is what ushers in fall.
A batch of this Tangerine Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe is the perfect way to toast to the end of summer. Iced tea is simple to make, not too unlike making regular tea. Steep the tea bags in hot water, then cool the tea and add ice. For extra flavor try adding herbs, such as mint, or fresh fruit to the mixture.
Typically you’ll want to add a higher ratio of tea bags to water because the ice cubes will eventually melt and dilute the flavor. Experiment around and see how you like your iced tea best.
In this case, I’ve prepared the Tangerine Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe with a 2:3 ration (2 cups of water per every 3 bags of herbal tea) rather than the usual 1:1 ratio as is seen in hot tea. I’ve also added a bit of pomegranate juice for an extra punch of color and flavor.
Tangerine Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredients:
6 cups water
5 Tangerine herbal tea bags
4 Raspberry herbal tea bags
1 - 1 1/2 cup Pomegranate juice (or according to your tastes)
orange or tangerine slices, optional garnish
raspberries, optional garnish
ice cubes
Directions:
Add water to a medium-large saucepan or stock pot. Bring water to a boil. Add the tea bags, then turn the water off. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, fill a pitcher halfway with ice. Remove tea from the stove and transfer to the pitcher. Add 1 cup of pomegranate juice. Stir to combine. Taste and sweeten as desired. Serve garnished with orange slices and raspberries.
A good way to sweeten tea without any undissolved sugar granules is by using a simple syrup. Combine a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water in a small saucepan on the stove. Heat until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool, then add as needed.
Looks amazing! We are often trying new iced teas and lemonades in our house. My kiddos love to make their own juices. This looks and sounds tasty! We will have to give it a try!
Katie, I am with you. I will savor the last few days of summer but will welcome fall with open arms. Lovely tea ๐
That tea is GORGEOUS. The straws make me wear giddy pants. CA-UTE.
I truly love this recipe, Katie. I can’t wait to try it. I loooove fruit iced teas.
The tea looks wonderful! I’m definitely going to try this.
What cute glasses and straws! So refreshing… ๐
This sounds lovely! I, too, am ready for fall… But, I think I’ll have to make some of this iced tea to hold me over in the meantime. ๐
What a great combination of flavors, and I love that it’s herbal tea too!
After nearly 3 months of summer holidays, I cannot wait for my toddler to start nursery again! So don’t feel guilty AT ALL! Very refreshing drink.
They were definitely both a little serious – but I absolutely love the photos! This iced tea sounds like the perfect way to hang on to summer.
What a gorgeous tea! We drink iced tea like it’s going out of style during the summer. Love this!
I don’t know how I stumbled upon your page, but I love that I did! Do you have another blog for your travels to Greece? How about San Diego? I was in SD in June…what a wonderful trip.
My 13yr. old daughter LOVES iced tea, so I’ll be whipping this up for her soon! Thanks for the post and the great foodie ideas!
So lovely!!
You make it soooooooooooo pretty! The photo is just gorgeous. I love iced tea but usually drink the boring variety. This sounds so good.
Yum, that tea looks absolutely delicious!!
I live in Baltimore, Maryland and I have tried to find tangerine tea and none of my stores carry it. Can you kindly tell me what brand tangerine tea you use. One of the store managers said that he could possibly order it for me if he knew what brand. Thanks.
It is Celestial Seasonings brand. Maybe try Amazon, too?
Thanks for your help. I will see if they can order it in.
Hi katie,
I’m trying to start my own website/blog…same thing as what you have. I’m a little …okay a lot… terrible with computers. How did you start what you’ve done? How do you add content every day/week? how do you make money from it? I know that’s a lot of questions. If you have additional resources that you’ve used I’d appreciate it. You don’t have to answer any of my questions (obviously), but (from your site) you seem like a genuine person, and i like your style, so any help you can throw my way would be well appreciated. Thank you in advance!
btw. I hope you and your kids are enjoying your summer.
Sorry this response is so late. Try checking out https://www.foodbloggerpro.com to answer your questions about food blogging. Lots of great resources there!