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There’s something extra refreshing about homemade iced tea during the summer months. Not only does it taste fresher and more flavorful than store-bought bottled drinks, but it also gives you complete control over ingredients, sweetness, and caffeine, making it much healthier.
Whether you love fruity herbal blends, calming evening teas, or refreshing citrus infusions, these are our favorite tea accessories for creating the ultimate iced tea experience all summer long.
1. Glass Teapots with Removable Infusers
If you only buy one accessory for summer tea season, make it a glass teapot with a removable infuser.
These are perfect for brewing larger batches of tea that can easily be transformed into iced tea within minutes. Simply steep your loose leaf tea using the built-in infuser, remove the infuser basket when brewing is complete, then either:
- Pour directly over ice
- Directly add ice
- Refrigerate the entire pot
- Or add fresh fruit for an infused iced tea
Our favorites
Glass teapots are especially wonderful because you can actually watch beautiful herbal teas change color as they steep, especially vibrant blends like our purple Cortisol Sleep tea or bright red Sugarproof Tea.
2. Paper Tea Filters
Paper tea filters are one of the most underrated tea accessories ever.
They’re incredibly convenient for making iced tea pitchers because you can simply fill the tea bag with loose leaf tea, brew directly in the pitcher or teapot, then remove the entire thing afterward with no mess and no loose leaves floating around.
Paper tea filters are especially helpful when making larger batches for parties, meal prep, or busy weeks when you want healthy drinks ready to go in the fridge.
Our favorite ones: Drawstring Paper Filters
3. Glass Tea Tumblers for On-the-Go Iced Tea
If you’re constantly running between work, errands, summer activities, travel, and appointments, a glass tea tumbler can completely change your hydration habits.
These tumblers usually include a removable tea infuser, making them incredibly versatile. You can:
- Remove the infuser and add ice
- Or make overnight cold infusions
We love these:
- Stainless Steel Insulated Tea Tumbler with Infuser
- Teabloom Stainless Steel Tea Tumbler
- Teabloom Glass Tea Tumbler
They’re perfect for bringing healthy iced tea on the go instead of relying on sugary coffee shop drinks or bottled beverages.
Our Favorite Tea for On-the-Go Iced Tea: Inflammation Relief Tea
Inflammation Relief Tea is one of our favorite blends for on-the-go iced tea because it’s refreshing, soothing, and especially supportive during busy, active summer days. This blend is wonderful for athletes, allergy sufferers, sensitive stomachs, post-workout recovery, and anyone dealing with stress-related inflammation or tension. Try Inflammation Relief Tea iced with fresh lemon, cucumber, or mint.
Easy Summer Iced Tea Recipe
Citrus Strawberry Cortisol Cooler
This refreshing iced tea recipe is packed with flavor, antioxidants, hydration, and calming herbs that help support the nervous system during stressful summer days.
Ingredients
- 3 Tsp Cortisol Daytime tea
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- lemon slices
- fresh mint
- ice
Instructions
- Add your Cortisol Daytime tea to a paper tea filter and place it in a heat-tolerant pitcher, or put the tea into the infuser of a glass tea pot
- To your glass teapot or pitcher, add the strawberries, mint, and lemon slices
- Muddle the fruit slightly, then pour your hot water over the tea
- Let it steep for at least 10 minutes
- Remove your tea bag or tea infuser and add ice, or pour over ice
- Enjoy all afternoon long.
The light lemony flavor of Cortisol Daytime tea pairs beautifully with fresh strawberry and citrus, making this the perfect calming summer drink for hot afternoons.
Don't forget cute glasses to serve the iced tea in.
Cortisol Daytime tea Strawberry Cooler
Final Thoughts
Making iced tea at home doesn’t need to be complicated. With a few simple accessories and high-quality loose-leaf tea, you can create refreshing, beautiful drinks that support hydration, relaxation, energy, and overall wellness all summer long.
All our teas can be iced; it just depends on the benefit you need. Shop all our teas here.
Disclaimer: The information on this website is has been compiled from published sources and is provided only as a guide. While every effort has been taken to ensure that information published on this site is correct and up to date, this is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any illness. Also, although all of our teas are generally regarded as safe, please consult your doctor before trying any herbal remedies, especially if currently using medication, pregnant or breastfeeding.