15 Ways to DIY the Best Iced Tea Ever

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It's National Iced Tea Day! On blistering Summer days, nothing quenches your thirst more than a tannic iced tea, heavy on the ice and lemon wedges. Once you've mastered a classic iced tea recipe and know how to transform any loose-leaf tea into iced tea, read on for more iced tea-spiration so your cup always remains creative.

Mason Jars
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Mason Jars

Mason jars and iced tea are always the right combo.

Cookbook It
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Cookbook It

Pineapple iced tea? We hadn't thought of it until browsing through this cookbook dedicated to the topic: Iced Tea ($13).

Find Your Fave
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Find Your Fave

Strawberry basil? It's an unlikely combination of herbs and fruit that just works. Garnish your cup with fresh strawberry slices and basil leaves to amp up the flavor.

Hibiscus
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Hibiscus

The bright pink color that comes from hibiscus = happiness.

Unlikely Citrus Fruit
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Unlikely Citrus Fruit

Go beyond lemons and try subbing in other citrus fruits to your tea like blood orange, lime, and even grapefruit slices.

Mint It
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Mint It

Fresh mint sprigs, submerged in the tea, add a cooling touch.

Lots of Ice
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Lots of Ice

Don't skimp on loading the cup with big, slow-to-melt cubes.

Go Green!
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Go Green!

Don't forget that green tea tastes great when in iced tea form.

Sweeten With Fruit Juice
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Sweeten With Fruit Juice

A splash of fruit juice naturally sweetens the deal.

Watermelon Ice Cubes
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Watermelon Ice Cubes

Throw in frozen watermelon cubes to sweeten and cool down your iced tea . . . and snack on them simultaneously.

Big Pitcher
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Big Pitcher

Always make more iced tea than you think you can humanly drink. Let it last you the whole week.

Iced Tea "Sangria"
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Iced Tea "Sangria"

Chop up apples, strawberries, and orange slices and let them soak for hours in the iced tea to infuse their fruity flavors.

Popsicles
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Popsicles

Pour any leftover tea into popsicle molds for a poolside treat.