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Frozen Tea Treats 🧊🍹

Frozen Tea Treats 🧊🍹

Tea lovers, rejoice! While a steaming cup of tea is perfect for cozy moments, there’s a world of cool, refreshing tea treats waiting to be explored. This summer, beat the heat with some creative and delicious frozen tea delights. From tea pops to slushies, these treats are sure to inspire you to think outside the teapot.

Frozen Tea Ice Cubes

Frozen tea ice cubes are a versatile and chic way to keep your beverages cold without watering them down. They’re perfect for iced tea, lemonade, or even cocktails.

Ingredients:
  • Your favorite brewed tea
  • Fresh herbs, fruit, or edible flowers (optional)
Instructions:
  1. Brew your tea and let it cool.
  2. Pour the tea into ice cube trays.
  3. For an extra touch of elegance, add a small piece of fruit, herb, or edible flower to each compartment.
  4. Freeze until solid.
  5. Use the tea ice cubes in your drinks to keep them cool and flavorful.
Tea Slushie

Turn your iced tea into the best slushie with just a few simple steps. 

Ingredients:
  • Strongly brewed iced tea
  • Sweetener to taste
  • Ice
  • Fresh fruit (optional)
Instructions:
  1. Brew a strong batch of iced tea and let it cool completely.
  2. Sweeten the tea to your preference.
  3. In a blender, combine the cooled tea with a generous amount of ice. For added flavor and texture, you can also add fresh fruit like berries or peaches.
  4. Blend until you achieve a slushie consistency.
  5. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Tea Pops

Tea pops are a fun and refreshing way to enjoy your favorite tea flavors. They are easy to make and perfect for a hot day.

Ingredients:
  • Your favorite brewed tea (green tea, herbal tea, chai, etc.)
  • Sweetener (honey, agave, sugar) to taste
  • Fresh fruit or herbs (optional)
Instructions:
  1. Brew a strong batch of your favorite tea and let it cool.
  2. Sweeten the tea to your taste. You can also add milk, fresh fruit slices, or herbs like mint or basil for an extra flavor boost.
  3. Pour the tea into popsicle molds or dixie cups.
  4. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid (if using dixie cups, insert popsicle sticks after about two hours).
  5. Enjoy your tea pops straight from the freezer!

Looking for tea pop inspiration? Check out these recipes:

 

Tea can be so much more than a hot beverage. These frozen tea treats are not only refreshing but also a fantastic way to enjoy your favorite tea flavors in a whole new form. And remember, these treats are highly customizable! Add a splash of juice, a twist of citrus, or a handful of your favorite berries to create something truly unique. So, grab your favorite teas, get creative, and have some fun.

 

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