Hot summer, cold iced tea – but without the hidden sugar from the supermarket. Making sugar-free iced tea at home is easier than you think – and with TEABALLS it takes under two minutes.
Which iced tea has the least sugar?
Shop-bought iced teas contain up to 9 grams of sugar per 100 ml – almost a sugar cube in every sip. A 500 ml cup therefore delivers more sugar than a bar of chocolate. The solution: make iced tea without sugar yourself – with natural flavours instead of syrup.
The lowest in sugar are: hibiscus iced tea (0 g sugar), Earl Grey iced tea without sweeteners (0 g sugar), plain green tea iced tea (0 g sugar), sugar-free wildberry iced tea (0 g sugar). All of these can be prepared in seconds with TEABALLS.
5 recipes: sugar-free iced tea at home
1. Hibiscus iced tea (the summer classic)
Ingredients: 2–3 TEABALLS Hibiscus, 400 ml cold water, ice cubes, fresh mint optional. Method: drop the TEABALLS straight into the cold water, stir briefly, add ice. Ready in 60 seconds. A bright red iced tea with a fruity taste – entirely without sugar.
2. Earl Grey iced tea with lemon
Ingredients: 2 TEABALLS Earl Grey, 400 ml water, juice of half a lemon, ice cubes. The lemon lifts the bergamot flavour – without a drop of sugar.
3. Wildberry iced tea with mint
Ingredients: 2–3 TEABALLS Wildberry, 500 ml water, 4–5 mint leaves, ice cubes. For a sparkling version, replace half the water with sparkling mineral water. A sugar-free refreshment with real fruit flavour.
4. Green tea iced tea with lemon (Japanese style)
Ingredients: 2 TEABALLS Green Tea, 500 ml water, a slice of lemon, a slice of ginger if you like. Green tea contains natural antioxidants and caffeine – ideal as a sugar-free alternative to energy drinks.
5. Peach iced tea – the children's favourite
Ingredients: 2 TEABALLS Peach, 400 ml water, ice cubes, a peach slice to garnish. Sweet in taste but completely sugar-free – thanks to pure plant extracts. Perfect for children. Discover all varieties →
Making iced tea the classic way (with steeping time)
It works without TEABALLS too – here is how classic iced tea succeeds: pour 500 ml of hot water over 4–5 tea bags or 2 tbsp of loose tea (black tea, green tea or fruit tea) and steep for 5–10 minutes. Pour the double-strength infusion over a glass full of ice cubes – cooling it quickly prevents bitterness. Top up with 500 ml of cold water and finish with lemon or mint to taste. The drawback compared with the TEABALLS method: 15–20 minutes of work instead of 60 seconds – and anyone who likes sweet iced tea tends to reach for the sugar after all.
Why homemade sugar-free iced tea is better
Supermarket iced teas are often loaded with citric acid, flavourings and sugar. Homemade sugar-free iced tea offers: ✅ 0 calories ✅ No sweeteners or artificial flavourings ✅ Real plant extracts from 100% natural ingredients ✅ Ready in under 2 minutes ✅ Intense flavour with no compromise
Buy sugar-free iced tea or make it yourself?
If you drink sugar-free iced tea regularly, TEABALLS are the best choice. One pack makes 30–120 cups – that is less than CHF 0.25 per drink, completely sugar-free and ready whenever you are. No boiling, no waiting, no cleaning up.
You will find every variety at a glance in our sugar-free iced tea powder collection – from peach through lemon to wildberry, all cold-soluble and with no added sugar.
And if you prefer to flavour your water gently rather than drink iced tea: the sugar-free flavoured water collection has every variety for that – the flavoured water bundle is the ideal way in.
Frequently asked questions about making iced tea
How do you make iced tea without sugar?
Either brew it the classic way and serve it cold and unsweetened – or drop 2–3 TEABALLS straight into cold water. The tea balls are made of pure plant extracts, dissolve without residue and contain no sugar or sweeteners at all.
How long does homemade iced tea keep?
In the fridge, airtight, 3–5 days. Add fresh ingredients such as lemon slices or mint only just before serving, as they shorten the shelf life.
Which tea works best for iced tea?
The classics are black tea and green tea; fruity versions work well with hibiscus, wildberry or peach. You will find every cold-soluble variety in the sugar-free iced tea powder collection.
