Tasty Twists

 

Story by Lindsay Gifford
Information, Recipes and Photography provided by Lipton

Sweltering summer days have arrived in full force. Whether you are looking for the perfect spot to enjoy a summer storm or a small reprieve from the heat, there is one place Southerners love to retreat to—the porch. And, no proper porch sitting is complete without a tall, refreshing glass of iced tea. There is little better than the crackle and pop you hear as your glass is poured. Ahhh, summer in the South!

In praise of the porch, we decided to bring you new tasty twists on traditional sweet tea. So where did we turn? To Lipton® Iced Tea, of course! Lipton® is steeped in history; Founded in 1890 by Sir Thomas Lipton, a son of Glaswegian shopkeepers and a revolutionary in the tea industry,  Originally tea was only for the wealthy, but Sir Thomas wanted to bring it to the masses. By changing the way tea was packaged and shipped, he created a more economical product. With his drive for innovation, Lipton® is one of the largest tea brands in the world. 

Lipton®  Iced Tea has taken many forms over the years, introducing its first iced tea powder mix in the U.S. in 1964. With continued growth, the company bottled iced tea in the liquid form, now available in more than 100 countries across the world. 

Why stop there? Lipton is continually creating new and exciting flavors that are perfect for every occasion. They are dedicated to bringing delicious iced tea tastes to the market and spreading their mission of brightening your day—"Drink Positive!"

This summer, whether you're a tried-and-true classic flavor connoisseur or a flavor adventurer, take time to discover these tasty twists in your favorite summertime beverage. 

Looking for more fun combinations? Log on to www.Lipton.com for creative concoctions, how-tos and recipes for the perfect tea party!

Southern Sweet Tea (Pictured above)

Prep time: 5 mins   |    Brew time: 15 mins   |   Serves: 16

Lipton® Southern Sweet tea is the perfect treat for any time of the day. Nothing says South more than a delicious glass of sweet iced tea at lunch or on a summer afternoon.  

16 cups Water, divided
6 Lipton® Cup Size Tea Bags, or 3 Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags
1½ cups Sugar
⅛ tsp Baking Soda

Bring 4 cups water to a boil over high heat in 2-quart saucepan. Remove from heat; add Lipton® Tea Bags and brew 15 minutes, dunking Tea Bags several times. Remove Tea Bags and squeeze. Stir in sugar and baking soda until completely dissolved. Stir in remaining 12 cups of water. Serve in ice filled glasses. Garnish with fresh mint and fresh lemon slices, if desired. 

 

Honey Melon Cucumber Iced Tea

Prep time:10 mins   |   Brew time: 5 mins  |  Chill time: 40 mins   |   Serves: 6

Cantaloupe, honeydew and honey combined with Lipton® Black Tea guarantees refreshment on a sweltering summer day. 

4 cups boiling Water
2 Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags
¼ cup Honey
2 cups cold Water
1 small Cucumber (about 6 inches), thinly sliced
2 cups thinly sliced Cantaloupe
2 cups thinly sliced Honeydew Melon

Pour boiling water over Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags. Brew 5 minutes. Remove Tea Bags and squeeze. Stir in honey until dissolved; cool 20 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and chill until ready to serve. Serve in ice-filled glasses and sweeten as desired. 

Jamaican Iced Tea

Prep time: 5 mins   |   Brew time: 5 mins   |   Chill time: 40 mins   |  Serves: 6

Take a sip of the islands with this delicious Lipton® Jamaican iced tea recipe—a tantalizing combination of black tea, pineapple, ginger and spices. 

4 cups boiling Water
2 Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags
1 piece fresh Ginger, (about 2-in.), chopped
2 cups Pineapple juice
⅛ tsp ground Allspice

Pour boiling water over Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags and ginger. Brew 5 minutes. Remove Tea Bags and ginger; cool 20 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and chill until ready to serve. Serve in ice-filled glasses and sweeten as desired. 

Iced Raspberry Green Tea

Prep time: 5 mins  |  Brew time: 3 mins  |  Serves: 4

This is a unique drink that is not only delicious and refreshing, but also beautiful—an impressive drink for a party, birthday or baby shower. 

1 container (6 oz.) fresh Raspberries (about 1¼ cups)
4 cups boiling Water
6 Lipton® Green Tea with Citrus Tea Bags
2 Tbsp Honey

Process 1 cup raspberries in food processor or blender until smooth; strain and set aside. Pour boiling water over Lipton® Green Tea with Citrus Tea Bags in teapot; cover and brew 3 minutes. Remove Tea Bags and squeeze; stir in honey. Combine brewed tea with raspberry purée and remaining raspberries in pitcher; chill. Serve in ice-filled glasses. Enjoy!

 

Pineapple Punch

Prep time: 5 mins   |   Makes: 3 quarts 

Lipton® Pineapple Punch is a pleasing combination of pineapple juice, ginger and fruit. Simply refreshing and delicious! The best part is that it only takes 5 minutes to prepare. Ideal for a crowd.

¾ cup Lipton® Lemon Sweetened Iced Tea Mix
4 cups cold Water
2 cups chilled Pineapple juice
1 L Ginger Ale, chilled
1 can (16 oz.) Fruit Cocktail, undrained

In punch bowl, combine Lipton ® Lemon Iced Tea Mix, water and pineapple juice; chill. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale and fruit cocktail. 

Basil Mojito Iced Tea

Prep time: 5 mins  |   Brew time:  5 mins  |  Chill time: 20 mins  |  Serves: 6

Amazing non-alcoholic mojito iced tea! Lipton® Black Tea and basil fuse to create this delicious and refreshing iced tea. Perfect for dinner parties! 

4 cups Water2 cups chilled Seltzer
2 Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags
4 sprigs fresh Basil leaves
¼ cup Lime juice

Pour boiling water over Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags. Brew 5 minutes. Remove Tea Bags and squeeze; cool 20 minutes. Put basil into 2-quart pitcher and gently crush with wooden spoon. Stir in brewed Tea and lime juice. Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir in seltzer. Pour into ice-filled glasses and sweeten as desired.

 

Mega Mint Iced Tea

Prep time: 5 mins  |  Brew time: 5 mins |  Chill time: 20 mins  |  Serves: 6

Nothing is more refreshing than mint in your iced tea, so make sure to make more than one pitcher! 

4 cups Water
2 Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags
1 cup fresh Mint leaves, loosely packed

Pour boiling water over Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags and mint. Brew 5 minutes. Remove Tea Bags and mint. Stir in ice water and chill until ready to serve. Serve in ice-filled glasses and sweeten as desired.\

 

Pineapple Punch

Prep time: 5 mins   |   Makes: 3 quarts

Lipton® Pineapple Punch is the perfect combination of pineapple juice, ginger and fruit. It's simply refreshing and delicious! The best part is  it only takes 5 minutes to prepare. Ideal for holiday celebrations and birthday parties.

¾ cup Lipton® Lemon Sweetened Iced Tea Mix
4 cups cold Water
2 cups chilled Pineapple juice
1 liter Ginger Ale, chilled
1 can (16 oz.) Fruit Cocktail, undrained

In punch bowl, combine Lipton ® Lemon Iced Tea Mix, water and pineapple juice; chill. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale and fruit cocktail. 

 

Refreshing Mango Iced Tea

Prep time: 5 mins   |   Brew time: 5 mins  |  Chill time: 60 mins   |     Serves: 8

Easy & Delicious Lipton® Mango Iced Tea is the perfect combination of lemon and mango nectar and is ready in just 5 mins. Ideal to make your everyday meal unique.

4 cups boiling Water
4 cups ice Water
1 can (12 oz.) Mango nectar
2 Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags
5 Tbsp Granulated Sugar

Pour boiling water over Lipton® Iced Tea Brew Family Size Tea Bags and brew 5 minutes. Remove Tea Bags and squeeze. Combine tea with remaining ingredients in 2-quart pitcher; chill at least 1 hour. Serve over ice.