6 Iced Tea Recipes for National Iced Tea Day

There’s no better way to quench your thirst on a hot day than by drinking a tall glass of iced tea.

And, there's no better day to enjoy iced tea than today: National Iced Tea Day.

Low in calories, but packed with flavor—and often fruit and herbs—iced tea is a warm-weather favorite.

Tea has natural antioxidants that may help protect against cancers, quicken your metabolism, soothe digestive issues, and boost your immunity. (For a beauty treat, save leftover tea bags for a DIY facial treatment. Green tea in particular is loaded with anti-inflammatory compounds and tannins that can help reduce puffiness.)

Celebrate this antioxidant-rich libation with one of these healthy iced tea recipes.

Peach and Mint Iced Tea

Ingredients: Boiling water, tea bags, ripe peaches, fresh mint, sugar (optional)

Calories: 30

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Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea

Ingredients: Frozen blueberries, lemon juice, water, tea bags, sugar

Calories: 145

Try this recipe: Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea

Iced Lavender Green Tea

Ingredients: Green-tea bags, fresh lavender blossoms, lavender sprigs

Calories: 2

Try this recipe: Iced Lavender Green Tea

Slightly Sweet Tea

Ingredients: Water, green-tea bags, honey, navel orange, lime

Calories: 68

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Frozen Iced Tea

Ingredients: Boiling water, sugar, tea bags, corn syrup, lemon juice, water, lemon slices, mint sprigs

Calories: 115

Try this recipe: Frozen Iced Tea

Pomegranate and Lime Iced Tea

Ingredients: Boiling water, tea bags, pomegranate juice, limes, sugar

Calories: 59

Try this recipe: Pomegranate and Lime Iced Tea

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