5 of the best iced teas to end summer with

MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Pure Leaf Iced Tea on display at Wine Spectator's Trade Day during Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival at Grand Tasting Village on February 21, 2014 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images for Food Network SoBe Wine & Food Festival)
MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Pure Leaf Iced Tea on display at Wine Spectator's Trade Day during Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival at Grand Tasting Village on February 21, 2014 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images for Food Network SoBe Wine & Food Festival)

5 flavors and brands of iced tea to end summer with

There are some drinks that just scream summer and refreshing sips on a hot day. And one of those drinks happens to be iced tea!

Whether you consider it an official drink of summer, or just your go-to beverage of choice, iced tea is definitely a favorite for many of us contending with the heat of the dog days of summer. And with so many choices on the market, you may be looking for some ideas of what to snag the next time you are looking to quench your thirst and cool down after a long day of sun and fun.

Luckily, we have five choices for you that will appeal to a variety of tastes. From flavored teas to a simple bottle of black tea, these are five ice teas that we think are perfect to end summer with.

5 iced tea choices to cool off with

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5. Pure Leaf Cold Brew Tea: Slightly Sweet Tropical Mango

If you enjoy a hint of mango in your tea, and you’re not a fan of overly sweet teas, then this is definitely the tea of choice. Not only is this tea delicately sweetened, but it is actually quite refreshing, especially when splashed over ice. The Slightly Sweet Tropical Mango Cold Brew Tea was an unexpected delight and one I can’t imagine not enjoying on a hot summer day.

4. Teavana Passion Tango Herbal Tea

For any Starbucks fans out there, you probably already know all about Passion Tango tea, but this Teavana offering also comes in a bottle to make it easier to stock your fridge with! This herbal tea is just the right amount of sweetness to make you feel satisfied without being too much. And the fact that it also packs light fruity notes certainly helps to make this an ultimate tea of summer. Teavana Passion Tango Herbal Tea has been one of my go-to iced tea choices this summer, and once you enjoy an ice cold sip, you’ll definitely understand why.

3. TAZO Organic Iced Green Tea

If you just want a straight green tea that tastes delicious and satisfies those cravings for a lightly sweetened tea, TAZO is the answer. Honestly, I am always excited by what TAZO has to offer us, and this iced green tea is no exception. With the addition of lemongrass, spearmint, and even lemon verbena, this is no ordinary iced tea, this is one that satisfies your desire for crisp flavors. If you’re looking for an iced tea that is lighter in sweetness and even caffeine levels, but still bold in every other way, TAZO Organic Iced Green Tea is the answer.

2. Snapple Peach Tea

Okay, this has been my tea of choice for the last year. Seriously, if I want iced tea, and I am not at home in Texas, then I am reaching for a bottle of Snapple Peach Tea. There is something so satisfying about this particular tea. Not only does it always seem to go down smooth, but it is not too sweet or overpowering. It answers the call when sweet tea isn’t available, and it is works as a quick go-to when everything else is less than satisfying. Snapple is a long standing beverage of choice, and this is no exception.

1. Pure Leaf Sweet Tea

Finally, we can’t have a list of summer iced tea without at least one sweet tea in the mix, and luckily Pure Leaf has a few options for us to choose from, including their latest, which is a Slightly Sweet Cold Brew Sweet Tea. However, I think the straight up Pure Leaf Sweet Tea has to be my go-to right now. Not only is it not too sweet, but it also gives us just the right amount of black tea flavor to make this tea work. It’s chilling perfection in a bottle, and that’s all we can ask for in an iced cold sweet tea.

What’s your go-to iced tea? Are you a seasonal tea drinker? Are you a fan of any of the teas we recommended in this list? Tell us what you think in the comments.