This easy herbal iced tea recipe is refreshing and super flexible. Keep it simple or switch it up however you like.
Try these next: iced hibiscus tea recipe, elderberry hibiscus tea, or my iced pineapple tea.
I like to make a large batch and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It’ll stay fresh for up to 4 days, so you’ll always have a refreshing beverage on hand.
For something a bit more energizing, I make a Matcha Green Tea or a refreshing Iced Green Tea Lemonade to sip on during the day. If you're in the mood for a fruity twist, try my Hibiscus-Strawberry Lemonade Refresher; it's light, hydrating, and full of flavor.
Herbal tea combinations are endless, and you can easily switch up the flavors and ingredients.
📖 Recipe
Easy Herbal Iced Tea
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon nettle
- 1 tablespoon hibiscus
- 1 tablespoon chamomile
- 1 tablespoon oat straw
- Slice of orange, optional
- Honey, OR maple syrup to sweeten, optional
Instructions
- Add nettle, hibiscus, chamomile, and oat straw to a 2-quart heat-safe glass jar.
- Pour about 4 cups hot water over the herbs. Cover and steep for 15–20 minutes.
- After steeping, add cold filtered water until the jar is filled to the 2-quart line.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for a stronger, colder tea.
- Strain through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or fine-mesh strainer.
- Serve over ice with orange slices and honey, maple syrup, or agave if desired.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Steeping: Steep the loose herbs in hot water for 15–20 minutes before chilling. Refrigerate for 4–6 hours, or overnight for a stronger iced tea.
- Note on Sweetening: For a vegan option, skip the honey and use maple syrup, agave, or your favorite sweetener.
- Herb note: Herbal teas can be a lovely part of a wellness routine, but everyone’s body and situation are different. Check with your healthcare provider before using new herbs, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
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Julie Gaeta is a plant-based recipe creator, certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and mom of nine who's been plant-based for over 20 years. She's cooked approximately 4,382 pots of beans and can't vacation without her juicer and pasta pot. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Yahoo, YourTango, and other major outlets. She helps others simplify wellness and feel good again through her blog, coaching, and weekly newsletter.
Julie Gaeta says
This herbal iced tea is so refreshing and easy to make! The blend of nettle, hibiscus, chamomile, and oat straw go so well together. And since it keeps for up to 4 days in the fridge, it's perfect for making a big batch ahead of time!