Homemade Iced Tea: Refreshing Recipes with Teaballs

On hot summer days, iced tea is the perfect refreshment – and with the right tea balls (also called teaballs), you can easily make it yourself at home. You save yourself a trip to Migros or Coop and know exactly what's in it. In this article, we'll show you how it works.

Why make iced tea yourself?

Store-bought iced teas often contain a lot of sugar and preservatives. When you make your iced tea yourself, you can control the ingredients and flavor it exactly to your taste. With tea balls – the practical tea infusers – preparation is child's play and takes only a few minutes.

Making iced tea with teaballs – step by step

Using tea balls (also called tea blobs) makes preparation particularly easy:

1. Fill your teaballs with high-quality loose-leaf tea – whether black tea, green tea, or a herbal blend.
2. Boil 500 ml of water and let it cool down briefly (approx. 80°C).
3. Place the teaballs in the hot water and let steep for 5–7 minutes.
4. Remove the teaballs and pour the warm tea into a large glass.
5. Add ice cubes, fresh fruits, and sugar or honey to taste.
6. Stir – done!

Three delicious iced tea recipes

Classic Citrus Iced Tea: Black tea with lemon juice, a splash of honey, and fresh lemon slices. Simple, refreshing, and timeless.

Berry Mint Iced Tea: Green tea with fresh mint and frozen raspberries. The mint flavor makes this iced tea particularly invigorating.

Exotic Peach Iced Tea: White tea with peach flavor, fresh peach pieces, and a hint of vanilla. A dream for hot days.

Tips for the perfect iced tea

• Quality counts: Use high-quality loose-leaf tea instead of tea bags – the aroma is significantly more intense.
• Right temperature: Always let the water cool down a bit before pouring it into the teaballs. Water that is too hot can make the tea bitter.
• Preparation: It's best to prepare your tea in the morning and let it steep in the refrigerator – it will become even more flavorful.
• Maintain freshness: Store your homemade iced tea in a glass bottle in the refrigerator. It will keep for about 2–3 days.
• Natural sweetness: Instead of sugar, you can also use agave syrup or maple syrup – this makes the iced tea more refined.

With teaballs, making iced tea becomes child's play. You only need a few ingredients, a few minutes of your time, and you'll have a refreshing, healthy alternative to store-bought drinks – perfect for summer in the garden or on the terrace.

Discover our high-quality Tea Balls in various designs and sizes in the Teaballs Switzerland Shop – for the perfect iced tea every day.