On hot days there is almost nothing nicer than a glass of ice-cold iced tea. But did you know you can very easily make iced tea yourself with herbs and spices? Not only does it add more flavor and variety, you also control how much sugar you add - or not.
With ingredients like cinnamon, star anise, ginger, hibiscus and mint you can create surprising combinations that are perfect for lunch, a BBQ or a summer afternoon in the garden.
In this blog we share 5 refreshing recipes for homemade iced tea with herbs and spices.
Why make iced tea yourself?
Many ready-made iced teas contain quite a bit of sugar and often very little real tea or herbs. Making iced tea yourself is not only simple, it also gives you much more control over flavor and composition.
In addition, herbs and spices give a natural flavor boost to your drink. Think of fresh mint, warming cinnamon or the citrusy taste of lemongrass.
Some herbs have also been used for centuries in hot drinks and herbal teas. Ginger and mint are,