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Iced Tea Slushie

This iced tea slushie combines brewed tea with sweetener and ice, then blends until icy crystals form, creating a refreshing, crunchy frozen beverage. The final texture is a cold, granular slush with a vibrant, tea-flavored aroma that shatters with each sip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: beverage
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water for brewing tea
  • 3 bags black tea bags or your favorite tea
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar adjust to taste or substitute with honey or syrup
  • 4 cups ice cubes preferably small or crushed

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ice cube tray
  • Tall glass or serving cups

Method
 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, then remove from heat. Add the tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes, filling your kitchen with a fragrant aroma. Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
  2. Pour the cooled sweetened tea into the blender, and add the ice cubes. Secure the lid tightly.
  3. Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes icy and granular, with small crystals forming and the texture thickening to a slush-like consistency. This should take about 30-45 seconds.
  4. Once blended to a thick, crunchy texture, turn off the blender and give the slush a quick stir to ensure even distribution of ice crystals. Check the consistency; it should be cold, with a popping, crunchy feel when scooped.
  5. Scoop the icy tea slush into glasses or cups, and serve immediately for the best crunch and flavor. Garnish with fresh mint or a lemon wedge if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

For an even more refreshing twist, add a splash of lemon juice or infuse herbs like mint into the tea before chilling. Use crushed ice for a finer, more uniform texture, and experiment with different tea flavors to customize your slushie.