Super Summer Specials: Iced Coffee's & Tea's

So I figured today would be a good day to have another installment of our Super Summer Specials. Today is all about Iced Coffee and Iced Tea. I have included 4 Iced Tea recipes and 3 Iced Coffee recipes. I hope you enjoy them. :)

Iced Tea

Lemon Basil Iced Tea 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 6 fresh basil leaves 2 green tea bags 3 cups hot water raw honey, optional

Coconut Lime Iced Tea 2 black tea bags 1/2 lime, thinly sliced 3 cups coconut water, heated raw honey, optional

Iced Peach Ginger Tea 1 peach, pitted and sliced 2 green tea bags 4 ginger coins 3 cups hot water raw honey, optional

Blackberry Mint Ice Tea 1/2 cup fresh blackberries 6 leaves fresh mint 2 bags green tea 3 cups hot water raw honey, optional

Instructions

Lemon Basil Iced Tea Add the lemon slices, fresh basil leaves, and green tea bags to a 1 quart mason jar or pitcher. Pour hot water into the mason jar, and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Then, remove the tea bags. Place into the fridge to completely chill for 3-4 hours for the flavors to release.

Coconut Lime Iced Tea Add the black tea bags and sliced lime to a 1 quart mason jar or pitcher. Pour heated coconut water into the mason jar, and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Then, remove the tea bags. Place into the fridge to completely chill for 3-4 hours for the flavors to release.

Iced Peach Ginger Tea Add the sliced peach and green tea bags to a 1 quart mason jar or pitcher. Skewer the sliced ginger coins on a toothpick, if desired, to make them easier to remove later, and then add them to the jar. Pour the hot water into the mason jar, and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Then, remove the tea bags. Place into the fridge to completely chill for 3-4 hours for the flavors to release.

Blackberry Mint Ice Tea Add the fresh blackberries, mint leaves, and green tea bags to a 1 quart mason jar or pitcher. Pour the hot water into the mason jar, and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Then, remove the tea bags. Place into the fridge to completely chill for 3-4 hours for the flavors to release.

Iced Coffee

Ingredients

Iced Vanilla Latte syrup 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup simple syrup

Iced Mocha syrup 1 cup simple syrup 2 tbsp cocoa powder

Iced Caramel Machiatto syrup 1 cup simple syrup 1/4 cup dulce de leche

Simple Syrup base 3 cups water 3 cups sugar

FOR EACH DRINK Handful of ice cubes 1 cup your favorite coffee 1/2 cup milk of your choosing Instructions Prepare in advance: Bring water and sugar to a boil in a large pot on the stove. Divide into 3 heat-safe bowls or measuring cups, then add flavorings according to above. Chill for 30 minutes to an hour in the fridge (or freezer if you're in a rush!) Syrups can be kept in the fridge up to 4 weeks. For the Iced Drinks: Add ice to a large glass, then pour coffee and milk over top. Add in 1-2 tbsp syrup of your choice. Serve and enjoy!

Hope you enjoyed today's post.

See you next time :)