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9 Iced Tea Recipes, So You Can Channel Your Inner Southern Belle
Iced tea is one of those things that seem best suited to the Deep South — to wide porches and Scarlett O’Hara. But you know what? It’s summer. It’s National Iced Tea Day. And you could really use a tall, ice-cold pitcher, stat.
So wherever you are — whether you’re a southern belle or a boba fiend — kick back with one of these 9 recipes for every kind of iced tea lover. Enjoy it with your feet up, with a plate of buttermilk biscuits, or at your next cookout. But whatever you do, do it justice — with or without a southern drawl.
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You're a Peach
Is there anything more southern than an iced tea with all the flavors of a Georgia peach? we think not. Thanks, Jelly Toast!
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Blowing Raspberries
Good Life Eats livens up the classic iced tea with bright tangerine and seasonal berries. This is a drink to get you through the dog days of summer.
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Going Green
Is green tea the most traditional choice of iced teas? Probably not. Is it delicious? Heck yes. Pepper shakes things up with a hint of mint.
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Berry Brilliant
Strawberries and iced tea are summer’s foodie darlings — so obviously, you should put them together. Big Girls Small Kitchen has the recipe.
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Life Gives You Lemons
Lemonade or iced tea? You don’t have to choose — Brown Eyed Baker combines summer’s two most refreshing drinks into one, glorious concoction.
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All Thai'd Up
Kirbie’s Cravings looks eastward for some iced tea inspiration. Taking cues from classic Thai tea, this recipe calls for a shot of condensed milk to sweeten the deal.
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Chai Time
You already love hot chai in the winter — but it’s going to be your best friend this summer. A Cozy Kitchen infuses hers with cinnamon and star anise.
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Bubble Bath
We are definitely not in southern territory anymore. But then again, it’s bubble tea, so we think you’ll forgive us. Tapioca pearls give this recipe from My Name Is Yeh a welcome bite.
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Bottoms Up
Our favorite way to drink iced tea? With booze, of course. London Bakes makes a mean green tea mojito.
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