Thrive in the Heat: How to Make Herbal Iced Teas
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Hydration on a hot day is essential — we’re farmers and can’t mess around with dehydration… but we’re here to make it joyful, too. Herbal teas are a perfect way to level up your water with both flavour and wellness benefits.
Whether you’re reaching for a moment of calm, a burst of energy, or just something delicious to serve over ice, this is your invitation to play and create with herbs this summer.
Nothing makes me crazy like a long pre-amble when I just want the recipe, so let's get straight to the goods!!
In this post, we’re sharing two easy ways to make herbal iced tea: the classic hot-to-iced method and a slower cold infusion. You’ll also find our favourite blends and single herbs to try.
🍵 Method 1: Hot Brew, Chilled
This is the quick and classic method: brew your tea hot, then chill it in the fridge or pour over ice.
How to Make It
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp Foggy River Farm loose-leaf tea or single herbs
- 2 cups boiling water
- Optional: raw honey or maple syrup, lemon slices, extra fresh herbs
Instructions:
- Pour boiling water over your herbs in a heat-safe jar, teapot, or French press.
- Steep for 10–15 minutes (or longer for stronger flavour).
- Strain and let cool, then refrigerate or pour over ice.
- Add sweetener, fruit, or juice if desired.
Tip: Brew a strong concentrate and dilute with cold or sparkling water when serving—for a bigger batch or a lighter flavour.
Perfect For:
- Refresh Tea – A garden-bright mix of spearmint, peppermint, and anise hyssop.
- Mint Punch Tea – 5 unique mint varieties with notes of fruit & spice, make for a fun twist on mint tea
- Boost Tea – Our bestseller in any season! So good with honey to enhance the flavour.
🌿 Method 2: Cold Infusion (No Heat Needed)
Cold infusions are slow-steeped in cool water to gently draw out flavour and benefits. This method is ideal for soothing, aromatic, or mineral-rich herbs.
How to Make It
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp dried herb (or a small handful of fresh herbs if you have them)
- 2 cups cool or room temperature water
- A mason jar or lidded container
Instructions:
- Add herbs to your jar and cover with cool water.
- Seal and refrigerate for 4–8 hours (or overnight).
- Strain and serve over ice.
- Optional: Add sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar), citrus slices, or a sprig of fresh mint.
Tip: If using honey or sugar, you may need to dissolve it in a small amount of warm water first.
Perfect For:
- Tree of Life Tea Blend
- Forest’s Edge Tea Blend
- Lemon Balm – Light, lemony, and mood-lifting
- Spearmint – Naturally cooling and slightly sweet
- Raspberry Leaf – Earthy and mineral-rich; a great base to add extra flavours
💡 Mix & Match: Create Your Own Signature Iced Tea
Use our single herbs to explore flavour combinations:
- Uplifting & Calming: Lemon balm + spearmint
- Fresh & Floral: Red clover + raspberry leaf
- Cooling & Nourishing: Spearmint + nettle leaf (for those in the know!)
Herbal iced teas are endlessly adaptable—just follow your senses.
🧊 Final Tips
- Store leftover iced tea in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Sweeten while the tea is still warm for best results.
- Make a pitcher for gatherings—it’s a beautiful non-alcoholic option for summer sipping.
Herbal iced teas offer an easy, everyday way to enjoy the plants we grow with care.
Try your own blend, and let us know your favourite combinations—we love seeing what you’re brewing!
