Iced Tea Slushie
This iced tea slushie combines strong brewed black tea, honey, and lemon to create a vibrant, icy treat with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Crushed or cubed ice is blended with the tea until slushy, resulting in a refreshing, colorful beverage that tastes like a nostalgic summer moment. Optional fruit additions add extra flavor and visual appeal, making it a perfect spontaneous cool-down.
Equipment
- Heavy-duty blender
- Freezer-safe container
- Ice crusher or rolling pin and zip-top bag
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups black tea strong brewed and cooled
- 2-3 tablespoons honey adjust to taste
- 1 lemon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cups ice crushed or cubed
- optional fresh berries or fruit slices for added flavor and color
- pinch salt just a tiny pinch
Instructions
- Brew 2 cups of strong black tea and let it cool completely, about 30 minutes, until it’s at room temperature or chilled.
- Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, tasting and adjusting the sweetness as needed. Mix until the honey dissolves completely and the tea turns a vibrant amber color.
- Pour the sweetened tea into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3 to 4 hours, stirring every hour with a spatula or spoon to break up ice crystals and encourage even freezing.
- Once frozen solid, break the tea into chunks using a spatula or crush them in a plastic bag with a rolling pin. The texture should resemble coarse snow, ready for blending.
- Add a handful of crushed ice and a splash of the leftover cooled tea into your blender. Blend on high until the mixture is slushy and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. If you want, toss in some fresh berries or fruit slices for extra flavor and color.
- Check the texture—if it feels too icy, blend for a few more seconds or add a little more cooled tea. It should be scoopable but slightly melty around the edges.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses with a straw or spoon. Garnish with a lemon slice or fresh mint if desired, and enjoy the icy, refreshing burst of summer in every sip.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, steep the tea a little longer or add more honey. You can also experiment with different teas or add fresh fruit for variety.