1. Plantation Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- One of the Tropical Iced Teas from Teachest.com
- Simple Syrup
- Pineapple Juice
- Garnish: sprigs of mint and fresh pineapple
- Optional: rum and tiny cocktail umbrella
Directions:
- Brew one gallon of tea using one of our Tropical Iced Teas by heating 1 gallon of water to 195 degrees Fahrenheit
- Steep one bag of the iced tea of choice for 5 minutes
- Remove the bag and chill before assembling the drink
- Combine 3 parts of Pineapple Juice to 1 part of Simple Syrup
- Add 1 part of pineapple juice mixture to 3 parts of Iced Tea
- Garnish with mint sprigs and pineapple
- If you’d like, add some rum and a tiny cocktail umbrella
Notes:
If you’d like your tea sweeter, try 1 part juice to 2 parts iced tea. Or if not too sweet, try 1 part juice and 4 parts of iced tea. The level of sweetness is completely your choice!
2. Lychee Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 Original Blend tea bag
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1 quart (4 cups) water, heated to 195°F / 90°C
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3 quarts (12 cups) cold water
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1 cup fresh lychee fruit, peeled and pitted (or canned lychee in juice, drained)
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1/4 cup lychee syrup or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
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Ice cubes
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Optional garnish: lychee fruit or mint sprigs
Brewing Instructions:
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Steep: Heat 1 quart of water to 195°F / 90°C. Place the tea bag in hot water and steep for 5 minutes.
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Cool: Remove the tea bag and add 3 quarts of cold water. Stir gently.
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Lychee Prep: In a blender or food processor, pulse fresh lychee until smooth. Strain if desired for a clearer tea.
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Mix: Add lychee puree and lychee syrup to the brewed tea. Stir well.
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Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with whole lychee or mint leaves.
Cold Brew Option:
Add 1 tea bag to 4 quarts cold water in a pitcher. Refrigerate for 5 hours. Blend and strain lychee separately, then mix in lychee puree and syrup before serving over ice.
This balances the bright, floral sweetness of lychee with a smooth tea base for a refreshing, island-inspired iced tea! Want me to help you create a catchy caption or menu description for this?
3. Papaya Sparkling Iced Tea
Ingredients:
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1 Original Blend tea bag
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1 quart water heated to 195°F / 90°C
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3 quarts cold water
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1 cup fresh papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
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1/4 cup simple syrup or papaya syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
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1 liter sparkling water or club soda, chilled
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Ice cubes
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Optional garnish: papaya slices or a sprig of fresh mint
Instructions:
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Heat 1 quart water to 195°F / 90°C. Steep the tea bag for 5 minutes, then remove.
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Add 3 quarts cold water to the brewed tea, stir gently, and chill.
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Blend the fresh Hawaiian papaya until smooth. Strain if a clearer tea is preferred.
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Stir in simple syrup or papaya syrup into the chilled tea mixture.
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Pour over ice and top each glass with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.
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Garnish with papaya slices or fresh mint.
This sparkling iced tea highlights the sweet, tropical flavor of fresh Hawaiian papaya combined with smooth brewed tea — a perfect island refresher for any time of day.
4. Guava Sparkling Iced Tea
Ingredients:
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1 Original Blend tea bag
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1 quart water heated to 195°F / 90°C
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3 quarts cold water
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1 cup fresh ripe Hawaiian guava (pink or white), peeled and deseeded
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1/4 cup guava syrup or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
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1 liter sparkling water or club soda, chilled
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Ice cubes
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Optional garnish: guava slice, lime wedge, or fresh mint
Instructions:
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Heat 1 quart water to 195°F / 90°C. Steep tea bag for 5 minutes, then remove.
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Add 3 quarts cold water, stir, and chill.
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Blend the fresh Hawaiian guava until smooth. Strain to remove pulp and seeds if desired.
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Mix guava puree and syrup into the chilled tea.
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Pour over ice and top with sparkling water for a fizzy finish.
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Garnish with a slice of guava, a lime wedge, or mint.
Tropical tip: Hawaiian guava adds a tangy-sweet kick and that signature island aroma—perfect for laid-back afternoons or breezy beach days.
5. Iced Green Tea Lemonade
Ingredients:
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4 cups hot water (around 175°F)
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1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
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1/4 cup honey or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
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Ice cubes
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Lemon slices for garnish
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Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions:
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Brew the Green Tea: Bring 4 cups of water to just below boiling (around 175°F). Add the two organic green tea bags and steep for about 3-4 minutes. You want to get as much flavor out of the tea, so dunk the bags several times while steeping. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool down to room temperature.
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Make the Lemonade Base: In a separate small bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice and honey (or your sweetener of choice). Stir well to dissolve the honey.
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Combine Tea and Lemonade: Once the green tea has cooled, mix it with the lemon-honey mixture. Stir until everything is evenly blended to make a balanced lemon tea.
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Chill and Serve: Fill a pitcher or individual glasses with ice cubes, then pour the iced green tea lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves for an extra burst of flavor in your lemon iced tea.
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Enjoy: Refresh yourself with this invigorating green tea lemon drink iced and perfect for a clean energy boost from the green tea and a citrusy zing from the lemons!
The subtle grassy notes of the organic green tea blend perfectly with the tart lemon flavor for a balanced, refreshing beverage.
6. Pineapple Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- Water (measured in quarts)
- Pineapple Iced Tea Bags
- Optional: 2-8 tbsp sugar
- Optional: pineapple juice and lemon juice
- Optional: lemon slices, pineapple wedges, and fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Ice
Directions:
- Boil one quarter of water to 195 degrees fahrenheit
- Steep one tea bag in boiled water for 5 minutes
- Remove the tea bag and add 3 more quarts of cold water in a pitcher
- Stir in sugar until dissolved
- You can also choose to add pineapple and lemon juice for a more sweet flavor
- Refrigerate in a covered pitcher overnight
- Serve over ice and with any garnish of choice
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