Last updated on September 8th, 2024
Keep cool and refreshed all summer long with these easy and delicious watermelon iced tea recipes – no fancy ingredients or complicated techniques required.
When the temperature rises, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen.
These watermelon iced tea recipes are quick, easy, and oh-so-refreshing, perfect for lazy afternoons and impromptu gatherings.
Here are 10 watermelon tea recipes to simplify your summer sipping:
Side note: The tea imagery you see below was created with the aid of AI.
10 Watermelon Tea Recipes
Watermelon Iced Tea – By I Heart Recipes
This Watermelon Iced Tea is a summer must-have! Combining the sweetness of fresh watermelon with the classic taste of black tea, it’s both refreshing and delightful.
Key steps include creating a watermelon syrup, brewing quality black tea, and mixing both with sugar.
Served with optional red food coloring, mint leaves, and watermelon cubes, this drink is the ultimate summer refreshment.
Inspired by the author’s craving for homemade iced tea, this recipe offers a vibrant twist!
How to Make Watermelon Iced Tea at Home – By Nkechi Ajaeroh
Homemade watermelon iced tea is the ultimate summer cooler, made with just fresh watermelon juice and cooled sweet tea.
This easy, refreshing drink is perfect for hot days and is cheaper and healthier than store-bought options.
Simply juice the watermelon, mix with tea, and serve over ice. Opt for fresh ingredients, avoid hot tea, and store leftovers without ice.
Summertime Watermelon Tea Refresher – By Plum Deluxe
This Summertime Watermelon Tea Refresher by Ciaran Keast is a deliciously cool blend of watermelon and Royale Assam Black Tea, perfect for hot days.
The versatile recipe offers non-alcoholic and cocktail options with hints of mint, citrus, and optional triple sec or citrus-flavored vodka.
Pro tip: use seedless watermelon for convenience.
Enjoy this refreshing drink in relaxed Mason jars or elegant wine glasses, making it perfect for picnics, gatherings, and leisurely summer sipping.
Watermelon Sweet Tea – By Dixie Crystals
Watermelon Sweet Tea captures the essence of lazy summer afternoons with a delightful blend of classic sweet tea and fresh watermelon juice.
Featuring a vivid red hue, this refreshing drink is perfect for hot days.
To prepare, create a simple syrup, blend fresh watermelon chunks to extract juice, steep tea bags in boiling water, then combine all elements.
Developed by Susan Whetzel, this easy-to-make beverage is the ultimate summer sipper!
Watermelon Sweet Tea – By Kitchen Confidante
This Watermelon Sweet Tea is a refreshing blend from “Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque,” celebrating North Carolina’s barbecue legacy.
Brew tea bags into a simple syrup, then blend watermelon cubes and lime juice until smooth.
Strain and mix with the brewed tea for a sweet, summertime drink. Inspired by Ed and Ryan Mitchell’s cookbook, it’s ideal for barbecues.
Pro tip: Use Luzianne tea or a robust alternative like Earl Grey. Cheers to summer!
Watermelon Mint Iced Tea – By Everyday Laura
Looking for a refreshing summer drink? This Watermelon Mint Iced Tea blends the hydrating power of watermelon with the coolness of mint tea.
Inspired by variable Colorado weather, it’s perfect for outdoor projects.
Simply brew mint tea and let it cool, then blend and strain watermelon to extract juice.
Mix equal parts of mint tea and watermelon juice, sweeten if desired, and serve over ice with mint garnish. It’s a delicious and healthy way to stay cool!
Watermelon Sweet Iced Tea – By Deep South Dish
This refreshing Watermelon Sweet Iced Tea combines the cooling flavors of watermelon with classic iced tea.
Inspired by an abundance of seasonal watermelon, the author purees and strains the fruit, adding its juice to sweetened Luzianne tea.
Notably, the simple syrup steeping method used here offers a delightful alternative to traditional iced tea.
Try this summery twist on a Southern staple.
Watermelon Coco Slushy – By Snarky Tea
Relive your childhood summers with the Watermelon Coco Cold Brew Tea, a delightful blend of Watermelon Splash herbal tea and coconut water.
Just cold brew the tea overnight, add cubed watermelon, and top with coconut water for a refreshing treat.
Blend it for a slushie twist that’s bound to bring back fond memories.
This summer-inspired drink is perfect for beating the heat and enjoying the sweet taste of nostalgia!
Raspberry Watermelon Iced Tea – By Tea Forte
This Raspberry Watermelon Iced Tea recipe is a sweet, summery delight made with fresh watermelon, mint, and Tea Forté Raspberry Nectar tea.
Blended with ginger and citrus juice, it’s perfect for hot days.
Simply strain watermelon puree, steep the tea with mint leaves, and serve with fresh garnishes.
For an adult twist, add vodka to create a refreshing cocktail. This recipe, yielding two servings, offers a splash of summer elegance in every sip.
Watermelon Fresca Iced Tea Recipe – By Lipton
This Watermelon Fresca Iced Tea is a refreshing, summery drink perfect for beating the heat.
It combines Lipton® Green Tea and seedless watermelon in a simple blend, taking just 5 minutes to prepare.
You’ll need 2 green tea bags, hot water, and cold watermelon chunks. Brew and refrigerate the tea, then blend with the watermelon until smooth.
With only 45 calories, it’s a light and delightful treat!
Which one of these recipes you’ll be giving a try? Let me know in the comments below.
Peter is the founder of Beverage Quarters. As a tea enthusiast, he has enjoyed tea for breakfast for well over the past decade. He enjoys playing table tennis (when he gets the chance) and patiently awaits the 20th of every month to read the latest Boruto manga chapter.