Black Tea

Brewing: steep tea in 100°C water for 3–5 minutes.

"The strong flavour of black tea holds up well to ice dilution, and its tannins provide structure. It pairs beautifully with lemon, honey, or mint."

- Phoebe, Senior Product Team Member

Black tea is brewing at a high temperature, boiling point, and only needs a short steeping time. This short brewing time is particularly important for iced tea when you want a smooth, pleasant taste. Black teas contain tannins, which, if over brewed, can result in a bitter and overly astringent taste. ​We recommend chilling immediately after brewing. Once cold, add brown sugar, honey or citrus to balance the tannins.​

Green Tea

Brewing: steep tea in 80°C water for 2-3 minutes.

"What makes green tea a favourite for iced tea the fresh, grassy notes that are light and refreshing. It often pairs beautifully with fruit."

- Phoebe, Senior Product Team Member

Green tea is brewed at a lower temperature for a short duration. The green leaves are more delicate and can become bitter if brewed with boiling water or steeped too long.​ Chill your tea with ice or in the fridge after brewing to preserve delicate flavours. Lastly, pair with fruits like strawberry or peaches for added sweetness.

White Tea

Brewing: steep tea in 80°C water for 2-4 minutes.

"White tea has the most delicate profile – when chilled it emphasises it to create a light, refreshing drink. No garnishes or flavouring is needed, trust us."

- Phoebe, Senior Product Team Member

White tea is delicate and minimally processed, so they require special care during brewing to preserve their subtle flavours. Boiling water can "burn" the leaves, releasing bitter compounds that ruin the tea’s delicate balance. ​Add iced or chill in the fridge after brewing to avoid over-steeping and preserve delicate flavours. Garnish with restraint, a simple slice of cucumber or melon works a treat.

Fruit tisanes

Brewing: steep tisane in 100°C water for 5-10 minutes.

"This is where we can have some fun, fruit tisanes are perfect for parties and mixing. The bold and juicy flavours intensify when cooled, offering vibrant and thirst-quenching options that are naturally caffeine-free."

- Phoebe, Senior Product Team Member

With no tannins, this tea relies on fruit and herb extracts for flavour, which deepen with longer steeping times. This is perfect for iced tea, because if you like stronger flavours you can simply steep for a longer duration without bitter tastes developing like they might in black or green tea.

Herbal tisanes

Brewing: steep in 100°C water for 5-10 minutes.

"Herbal tisanes are famous for their wellness benefits, but also offer bold, aromatic flavours that intensify when chilled, making them ideal for refreshing, caffeine-free options. "

- Phoebe, Senior Product Team Member

Naturally caffeine-free and filled with herbs, spices and flowers for flavour. Herbal blends can be steeped for longer without becoming bitter, allowing their full flavours to develop.​ These work well for mixing with other blends or adding to green and black tea to create extra interesting and personalised flavours.

Personalise your iced tea by mixing blends

At T2, we’re famous for mixing and matching our teas to create iced tea that tastes unlike anything you’ve had before. Try Pheobe’s recommendations below:

Packs a Peach + Peppermint. Juicy, sweet peach meets crisp, cooling peppermint for a refreshing summer sip with a bright, revitalising finish.​ Add fresh peach slices and a handful of berries for a colourful garnish!​

Fruitalicious ​+ Green Rose. The floral and tropical undertones from Green Rose elevate Fruitalicious' berry-rich profile for an iced tea that's fragrant, fruity, and utterly refreshing.

Just Chamomile​ + Apple Crumble. The soothing floral notes of chamomile blend beautifully with the warm, dessert-like flavours of Apple Crumble, creating a comforting yet refreshing iced tea. Add a cinnamon stick or apple slices for a sweet finishing touch!