As the days get warmer and summer approaches, I start to crave something refreshing and hydrating. My go to — herbal iced tea with some sparkle. When made with medicinal herbal blends, it becomes a functional drink—nourishing, calming, clarifying, or gently detoxifying.
This sparkling iced tea recipe is so simple to make and a healthy alternative to sodas or sweet tea. Below, you’ll also find some of our favorite blends to try sparkling, depending on your needs and desired taste.
Sparkling Herbal Iced Tea Recipe
This recipe makes 1 - 16 ounce serving. A tea strainer of some sort is needed to make this recipe -- a french press or hand strainer works well too.
Ingredients:
- 1–2 tablespoons of loose leaf herbal tea
- 1 cup of boiling hot water
- 1 cup of plain soda water or sparkling water (chilled)
- ice
Optional Additions: lemon or orange slices, berries, fresh herbs (like mint or basil), or a touch of honey or maple syrup for sweetness
Instructions:
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Infuse Herbal Tea
Boil water and pour over the herbs. Let it steep for 10–15 minutes to really extract all the flavor and benefits. Then strain and let cool completely. -
Chill & Mix
Once the tea has cooled, pour it over ice in a tall glass until the glass is about halfway full. Tip: once steeped you can chill the tea more quickly in the refrigerator. -
Add Sparkle
Top with chilled soda water or sparkling water. Give it a gentle stir. -
Garnish & Enjoy
Add lemon slices, berries, or a sprig of fresh mint for a refreshing twist. Sip and enjoy!
TIPS: To make a stronger sparkling tea you want increase the amount of herbs infused to make a more concentrated tea and then "diluting" it with your sparkling beverage of choice.
Recommended Herbal Blends
Depending on what your body and spirit need, here are a few of our favorite blends that pair beautifully with this sparkling twist:
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Rosy Tea – Nourishing V-C & Antioxidant
A revitalizing and refreshingly tart blend for nourishment. -
Spirit Tea – Unwind & Calming
Ideal for winding down after a busy day or meditation tea ritual. -
Mind Tea – Mental Clarity & Focus
Refresh your mind and uplift your senses with this blend. Great for mid-afternoon slumps or days that require focus and creativity. -
Golden Tea – Anti-Inflammatory & Digestive Support
A invigorating & warming blend for digestion and reducing inflammation. -
Wonder Tea – Nourishing & Uplifting
A refreshingly floral & tart, nourishing, and joyous nervine tonic to uplift the mood.
Perfect for a healthy daily refreshment, hosting a party or get together, lounging in the garden, or a hydrating pick-me-up, sparkling herbal iced tea is our hot day way to herbal wellness.
Try it with one of our herbal tea blends and add a little sparkle to your life!
